WAYS TO STRETCH YOUR FOOD DOLLAR

WAYS TO STRETCH YOUR FOOD DOLLAR

When shopping for fresh produce, stick to foods that are in season.

Frozen fruits and vegetables often cost less than fresh, and they usually work as well in recipes.

Buying in larger quantities usually results in a better value.

Make a shopping list, check store sales ads and cut out coupons.

Don’t shop while you’re hungry.

If you visit a variety of stores to buy what’s on sale, make sure that increased gasoline costs (and time spent) don’t eat up your savings.

Make a budget and stick to it — for food and for everything else.

Source: Sue Rundblad, coordinator of the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry