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University of California
Cooperative Extension
Placer/Nevada Counties
11477 E Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-7350

Dan Macon
County Director

Eating on a Budget

There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. Below are tips on how you can stretch your food dollar.

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Planning

Before you shop, plan your meals for the week. Check to see what foods you already have and make a list. Use this Grocery List Template and Grocery Meal Planner to help you plan healthy meals for your family.

For more meal planning tips, please see these resources:

Budgeting

Using coupons and looking for the best price are great ways to save money at the grocery store. Knowing how to find them is the first step to cutting costs on food. Visit Eating Healthy on a Budget for tips on how to stretch your budget.

To learn more about saving money at the grocery store, please see these resources:

Low-Cost Recipes

Eating on a budget does not mean food shouldn't taste good. Check out these cookbooks for healthy, delicious, and low-cost recipes.