General Tips

• Make a shopping list and stick to it
• Plan meals around weekly specials
• Use coupons for items on your list
• Give the generic or store brand a try
• Purchase extras of items on sale
• Buy in bulk
• Buy fresh produce in season and locally
• Check your receipt for accurate charges
• Choose lower cost protein sources such as eggs, nut butters or beans
• Check unit prices to compare products
• Limit shopping when hungry

Reduce Food Waste

• Eat what food you have on hand first
• Keep perishables cold: refrigerator at 40°/freezer at 0°
• “Use by date” on food packages is usually for quality, not safety
• Freeze leftovers
• Buy canned/frozen produce in addition to fresh
• See foodsafety.gov for food storage limits

Flashfood is an app that sells food nearing its expiration date at a discounted rate, often up to 50% off, getting you great deals while reducing food waste.  The pickup is simple and straightforward.