Hello friends!
As a college student, I would like to share ten tips that I have found helpful in saving money on food:
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Opt out on a meal plan and live off campus if possible (I realize that many schools don’t allow this however). Campus living/dining is much more expensive than if you were on your own!
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Make your own food more often than going out.
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Use your fridge and freezer if you have one, even if it’s a mini fridge!
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Split the grocery bill with your roommate(s). (If you’re sharing food, this REALLY helps out with huge grocery trips.)
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Purposefully find transportation to get to the grocery store (your car, your friends’ car, campus bus routes, a bike…)
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Take advantage (but not in a mean way) of campus ministries and churches who serve food to students (this has saved me remarkable amounts of money; plus, I’ve made some marvelous friendships!)
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Watch prices at the grocery store (Note: just because an item’s “on sale” doesn’t mean it really is!)
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Make food from scratch…don’t buy TV dinners. I realize that many students don’t have access to a kitchen, only a microwave but try your best. Google recipes to make in the microwave if you need to. I have a few here for starters!
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Don’t buy food unless you need it. Seriously. Food goes bad faster than you think.
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Buy food that will last a long time (apples, potatoes, canned veggies/fruits, cereal, carrots, tuna, peanut butter…)
More here along with grocery tips for saving money on food!
Comments, suggestions, questions? I’m happy to hear them. Comment below or on my Facebook page :)