With grocery prices still straining budgets, shoppers are getting creative about how they save. In this weeks Price Tracker, News 5 asked viewers to share the strategies helping them make ends meet.
Bridget Cofield, a mother of three, says buying in bulk has been a game-changer.
A lot of times if you go to the Sams and Costco. Buying in bulk will help save. Thats the key, she said.
Destini Jarvis, a self-described couponer, relies on apps to spot deals before setting foot in the store.
Ill definitely look at the top of the bottom shelves for the cheapest item and make sure they have similar ingredients so I make sure Im not losing any bang for my buck for sure, she said.
Others, like Akr Drake, say its not just what they buy, but where.
I go to Aldi. Thats definitely a way to save groceries, Drake said.
News 5 tracks prices each week on staples like milk, eggs, bread, chicken, beef and cereal. This week, Walmart offered the lowest total at $16.99, followed closely by Meijer, Giant Eagle and Aldi.
Tracking grocery prices
Grocery prices continue to strain household budgets, and that’s exactly why we have launched a weekly price tracker to help you save before you shop.
Each week, well visit Meijer, Giant Eagle, Aldi, Walmart, Heinen’s and Dave’s Market, checking prices on everyday essentials.
Those include: 2% milk, a loaf of wheat bread, chicken price per pound, ground beef tray or patty per pound (80% lean 20% fat), 12 dozen white eggs, and toasted oats cereal.
If you’re willing to shop around, you can snag even deeper discounts on meat, dairy, and pantry goods.
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Were also giving you a chance to see how your favorite stores stack up week to week. Well compare how grocery prices change at each store on a weekly basis.
Here’s how prices compare across stores this week:
Meijer
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Giant Eagle
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Aldi
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Walmart
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Heinens
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Dave’s Market
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From buy-one-get-one-free meat deals to cereal under $2, our Dont Waste Your Money team will be keeping an eye on store shelves and sharing what we find.
Find a better deal? We want to hear from you! Submit your finds through the form below. If you beat our prices, well feature them.
And if youre a savvy shopper, always chasing the best deals, we may even join you on your next grocery run.