How to save money on groceries

March 9, 2023 at 9:41PM
Shoppers in aisle of grocery store check prices of lunch items.
Shoppers at the Herald Square Target in Manhattan on Aug. 28, 2022. Food inflation in the United States has remained stubbornly high. (New York Times/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
  • Plan shopping trips to stay within a budget
  • Make the most of food already at home
  • Pay attention to sales, discounts and promotions
  • Purchase low-cost ingredients
  • Consider switching to store brand
  • Price compare favorite foods across stores
  • Lessen food waste by using frozen vegetables and proteins
  • Simplify recipes; buy fewer ingredients
  • Find smaller or discounted cuts of meat

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