One store is NEVER the cheapest source to all the groceries you want or need to buy.
To get the best price for what you buy you need to really know your prices. How else will you be able to recognize a good or great deal when you see one?
Investigate alternative sources of food in your area.
Places like Sam's and Costco CAN provide bargains but not always. Do your research first so you don't have buyer's remorse.
Local farmers are often a place to find good deals. They might sell you a stock up amount of fruit, veg, potatoes, etc. They are often a great source of seconds which are often just odd shaped and therefore hard to sell.
Local cooperatives can be a fine source of inexpensive herbs and spices that you would spend a fortune for otherwise. And, you can buy just what you need. No large amount left over to go stale.
Read your weekly food ads especially the front and back where the best deals are often to be found. buy the best deals and then leave. Be careful of BOGO deals. Often they aren't as good of a deal as they want you to think. Again, know your prices!
Even places you might never think of can help you find bargains. Ollie's and Big Lots can lend themselves to bargains. You never know what they will have but worth a look. Make SURE you know the difference between Best By and Expiration dates or you could miss out.
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