Top Ten Tips to Save $$ on Food – #3 Local Food Programs

If you’ve been following along I mentioned this tip on the tip #6 Aldi post. This one will vary by area and not all are advertised well, if at all.  A church near me does a once a month grocery buy. Pay $20 and they load you up a cartful. No choices really- it’s you get what get but as my mother would always remind us “Beggars can’t be choosers”. We may not be actually begging but when you’re looking to save it pays to not be too picky, allergies and dietary restrictions aside of course. Most of it is near expiration or just past but a lot of it is from Trader Joes so I’ve gotten organic chicken, yogurt, tofu, etc. Stuff that I know if I bought it at the store would be more than $20 total. I found out about it from the friend that I go to the discount store with. It’s not a food shelf either because you are paying the $20 to help the church keep up the program. No sign ups or income requirements. Totally anonymous. If you don’t have one in your area and think it would be utilized, see about starting one with a group or a local church to help yourself and your community.
I’ve also heard of others like Fare for All in MN and Ruby’s Pantry in multiple midwest states that work similarly with drop sites and a similar price point. I haven’t tried either of these yet but the options are there.
If you’ve been finding these tips helpful or you’ve been able to save on your grocery bill by trying them yourself let me know in the comments and share this post with your friends!

~The Crunchy Cheapskate




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