Act Like You Belong
Everyone goes through tough times in life when money is tight. It’s during these times that a good loophole can really come in handy. This OP was struggling to pay the bills and food was the last thing on his mind. Thankfully, he had some kind friends who let him in on how he could get awesome meals for free at nearby hotels and casinos.
All he had to do was throw on a shirt and chinos and act like he belonged at employee luncheons that often happened at these places. Back then, there were no ID cards or lanyards so he got away with it pretty easily for 3 years. He even made new friends in the bargain.