Section 1 – Easy Ways to Save

We all need to buy food, so finding ways to save money on food can really help stretch our dollars. Let's look at some ways to save on the food we eat at home.

Look below. Mark those ideas you think will work for you.

Food at Home	Things I'm Already Doing	Things I'm Willing to Try
Make food from scratch
Use food before it spoils
Grow a garden
Bring lunch from home
Shop at discount stores
Use store savings cards
Use unit pricing to get best price
Shop on a full stomach
Shop when store is not crowded
Shop alone
Use coupons wisely
Use store ads to plan meals
Use a shopping list
Buy fruits and vegetables in season
Choose food with less packaging
Buy larger sizes
Buy store brands
Shop at farmers’ markets
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Other:

Food Eaten Out	Things I'm Already Doing	Things I'm Willing to Try
Eat at less expensive restaurants
Choose restaurant specials and discount menu items
Share a meal with someone else
Get water instead of soda
Try getting there for early-bird specials
Use restaurant coupons
Join loyal customer clubs
Ask for child or senior menus
Try a pot luck instead of eating out
Avoid vending machine food
Avoid convenience store food
Keep healthy snack and drinks on hand at home
Other:
Other:

There may be times when there is just not enough money to buy the food you need. In cases like these check out the community services below.

Comunity Services	Things I'm Already Doing	Things I'm Willing to Try
Get help from local food pantry
Apply for Food Stamps
Apply for WIC
Apply for free & reduced school meals (public schools & Head Start)
Check out low cost meals for seniors and disabled, if applicable
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