The question of how long you can go without food depends on a lot of factors. Will and determination definitely play a part. Political prisoners on hunger strikes and fasting religious leaders have been known to go for weeks at a time without any food. Gandhi fasted for 21 days while in his 70s.People lost in the wild have also survived for long periods of time without eating.f you go without food, your metabolism will adjust accordingly and slow down on its own -- basically doing what it can to pitch in for survival's sake. Climate is a major factor too. The bad news is that both cold and hot weather are no good if you have no food.
Supplemental Security Income is available to individuals who meet the following eligibility requirements: 1  65 or older OR blind OR disabled. 2  U.S. citizen or legal resident. 3  Meets income and resource limits.  Applies for any other available cash benefits, including Social Security.
Although you can receive benefits from both SSDI and SSI at the same time, the benefits you receive under SSDI will count against your income limits. Some of your income is not counted, such as the first $20 of income you receive each month, the first $65 you earn, and half the amount you earn over $65. Food stamps are not counted and neither is shelter you receive from a nonprofit organization. Home energy assistance is also not generally counted as income. The SSA will count part of your spouseâs income and resources when determining your eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. If you are not a citizen, all of your spouseâs income and resources are counted against your income limit.