Save on groceries with these cost-cutting tips

As prices rise on food and other essentials, a trip to the grocery store can cost more than small potatoes. Read our tips and recommended apps for buying weekly staples and tasty treats for less.

Coupons can save you a pretty penny on groceries, but you don’t have to pore over junk mail to find a bargain. Flipp collects deals from local grocery stores and weekly offers from giants like Walmart, Target, and Safeway in one convenient place. Clip digital coupons, find in-store deals, and organize your shopping list around what’s on sale each week.

Save money by planning exactly what you’ll buy – and eat – before you wander the aisles. Get a weekly meal plan customized to your dietary restrictions, likes, and dislikes, along with a shopping list designed to minimize food waste. Since Mealime is integrated with national supermarket chains and grocery delivery apps, you’ll know exactly where to get each ingredient.

Too Good To Go connects restaurants and grocery stores that have excess food with people looking to eat delicious meals for less. Browse eligible locations near you, then reserve a “Surprise Bag” to get the day’s unsold grub at a discounted price. As you snag everything from staple ingredients to meals straight from a chef’s kitchen, you’ll fight food waste without breaking the bank.