Tips for Eating on a Budget

Less Food Waste
- Make the most of what you have – before going to the store
- Shop in your pantry
- Frozen, canned and packaged/pouched seafood/vegetables
Services
- Join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) lower cost for local produce
- Check out services that deliver imperfect produce from farms (up to 30% off)
Shopping
- International Grocery stores
- Short shelf life stores – Ex: Aldi and Trader Joes
- Try store brands
- Shop with a list
At Home
- Freeze foods that are close to expiring
- Grow easy herbs like basil, mint, parsley and cilantro
- Make your own salad dressings
On the plate
- Meal plan!!! – including freezer meals and leftovers
- Eat smaller portions