Things You'll Need:
- Coupons
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Step 1
Enroll in customer loyalty or rewards cards programs with your store. Most grocery stores offer discounts on food (or even gasoline) for using their loyalty card and drug stores such as CVS or Rite Aid occasionally offer free items.
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Step 2
Wait for sales. Grocery stores commonly have sales on staple items like pasta, cereal, meat and produce. Use sales as an opportunity to stock up and save money on these items in the long run.
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Step 3
Use coupons. Using coupons on common items is a sure way to save money and many grocery stores will double the value of the coupon. Combining coupons with store sales can result in getting many groceries for cheap or free.
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Step 4
Explore local or ethnic grocery stores or farmer's markets. Local grocery stores may offer lower prices on some foods compared to national or regional grocery chains. Farmer's markets also let you save money on produce, and it's usually of a higher quality.
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Step 5
Stop letting your food expire. How many times have you let a gallon of milk or bagged salad expire? Plan these purchases in advance and make it a point to use them before they go bad.
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Step 6
Buy in bulk with family or friends. Find a family member or friend that wants to save money and get a membership to a warehouse/bulk store. Buy items with a long life, such as toilet paper, and split the cost.
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Step 7
Look for manufacturer's rebates. Many grocery items offer mail-in rebates, especially new products. If you're willing to fill these out, you can save money or even get an item for free.
