Planning Meals : While you Shop
  • Buying items in large amounts or in "bulk" can often save you money. Compare the unit prices of fresh, frozen, and canned foods to get the best deal.
  • Think before buying items in bulk. If it is an item that you use often anyway, or an item that you will keep for awhile, like dry pasta or other staple foods, buying in bulk is a good idea. However, if you do not eat that food as often or there is a chance it will spoil; do not buy the "super-size box!" You could be wasting money.
  • When you can, buy low-cost, nutritious foods that you can keep for a long time, like potatoes, canned tuna, and frozen orange juice concentrate.
  • Buy plastic containers and heavy freezer bags to store food in the freezer. Click here to find more information on storing foods safely.
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