Need Serious Food Help

brattyworm

price may vary for different regions but shouldn't be by much if they do. usually the signature boxes run about $30. i like to get the fruit box too. and sometimes the meat ones to put in the freezer. hope it helps you. it makes a huge difference in our grocery bill, especially when my teenage stepdaughter visits.

Kpatty

Hi. Sorry you're having a hard time. I have a family of 4 and we spend around $400 (or less) a month (including diapers and occasional eating out). I recommend couponmom.com (she has great tips for your state and a video that helps get the concept of saving money. I save about 1/3 of my total grocery bill by getting on sale items and using coupons and store promotions.) Eating leftovers, buying from your local Farmer's Markets, and utilizing Feeding America Food Banks (a healthier variety of foods) could help cut any costs.

I know you can overcome this obstacle and learn tons to share with others!

MzBug

Costco, Sam's club and BJ's are helpful when buying in bulk. They have good prices on meats, fresh fruit and vegies, and bread. As long as you have room to freeze stuff the frozen section is great too. They also take coupons. I am not sure about Costco and Sam's, but BJ's also puts out coupons and will accept the BJ's coupon and manufacturer coupon on the same item.

brattyworm

Costco does coupons, but they have to be Costco coupons which they send out every six weeks or so if you're on their mailing list. i actually have two grocery lists. One for Costco items and one for commissary items. Occasionally I'll buy from Safeway but that's an exception not a usual.