Here’s how much people spend on food each month. With some of our savings tips, your monthly grocery total could be much smaller!

An average single spends
An average family of two spends

An average family of four with children under 5 spends

An average family of four with children over 5 years old spends

Source: USDA


 
 

MEAT MATTERS

 

Choose meats wisely- Selecting lower-priced cuts of meat or poultry can save your nearly $2 per pound. If you purchase three pounds of poultry each week, this could represent $310 in annual savings. Substitute turkey tenderloins for pricey beef tenderloin, as in our Chicken Stroganoff recipe and save!

Be flexible. If your recipe calls for boneless, skinless, chicken breast, but bone-in breasts are on sale, consider substituting the cuts. Just allow a bit of extra time for deboning or cooking with the bone in.

Carving 101 - Save money each week by purchasing a whole fresh chicken and cutting it into individual parts. For carving instructions, go to our online Cooking School. You can save about $5/lb for an annual savings of $300 by purchasing whole chicken weekly rather than pre-cut pieces.

Roast chicken is a family favorite. Click here for three takes on seasoned roast chicken!

Know your Butcher- It never hurts to make small talk with a butcher or meat manager. These guys are the experts on the store’s best deals and tastiest cuts. If you’re lucky, he might also share favorite recipes.

Don’t Pay Extra for Salt – Foster Farms fresh chicken is never injected with saltwater unlike other fresh chicken brands. Read the label carefully and make sure that you’re getting 100% all natural chicken.

Opt For Chicken Or Turkey - Chicken and turkey are a better buy because they contain more protein and less fat per ounce than red meat. Poultry is also less expensive. Substituting chicken or turkey for red meat three times a week will save your family over $500 a year.

Craving beef stroganoff but chicken thighs are on sale? Check out our chef’s recipe for Chicken Stroganoff. In the mood for a cozy stew? Heat up our Guinness Turkey Stew for a comforting meal.