Stretching Your Food Dollars

Planning Ahead

Planning Ahead

  • Build weekly menus around sale items and inexpensive staples like beans, eggs, brown rice, and whole-wheat pasta
  • Make a list to avoid extra trips to the store
  • Know what’s in your cupboard before heading out the door to avoid buying unnecessary items
  • Add packable lunch foods to the list to save on eating out
  • Buy seasonal produce for the best quality and lowest prices
  • Eat before you go shopping to avoid impulse buys
At the Store Weis Grocery Bag

At the Store

  • Stick to your list!
  • Calculate the unit price to compare brands
  • To save time, keep a running list of the most economical brands for items you commonly buy
  • Buy in bulk and store in airtight containers or in the freezer
  • Buy only the amount of food your family can eat and check Use By dates to avoid spoilage
  • Spend most of your time in the perimeter of the store
  • Use your Weis Preferred Shoppers Club Card
In the Kitchen

In the Kitchen

  • Keep staple items stocked to avoid extra trips to the store
  • Keep your cupboard and refrigerator organized so food does not get lost in the chaos
  • Prepare double or triple batches and save leftovers for quick meals
  • Create balanced meals by starting with whole grains and vegetables and then adding beans, meat, or eggs. Top it off with a source of dairy and end with fruit for dessert
  • Read the Weis Healthy Bites magazine for delicious recipe ideas
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