When you hit that spot in your life where you have no food and are on a very tight budget it can seem impossible to feed your family. Luckily there are cheap foods that are not only nutritious but also very filling so you don’t have to go hungry!
When looking for cheap food to buy when broke try the dollar tree or Aldi for better deals!
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Tips for buying cheap foods
When it comes to your budget, groceries are the easiest place to save money. Try living on dirt cheap meals for a month or two and see how much money you can save!
We cut our grocery bill in half, saving us over $200 per month by using these tips.
Meal Plan:
You should always meal plan, it makes grocery shopping less stressful and can help you save money by knowing exactly what you need. If you hate meal planning then consider trying out the $5 meal plan.
They have a 14 day free trial and their meal plans are specifically for those who are on a tight budget.
Buy in bulk:
When you can, buy some items in bulk so that you can stock up. Some foods to buy in bulk are:
- Apples (apples will last a long time in cool dry places)
- Spices
- Dry Pasta
- Cheese
- Oats
- Canned foods
- Peanut Butter
- Blue Berries (freeze them when in season)
Shop for in season items:
When you are out shopping always buy in season fruits and vegetables, they will be much cheaper and you can always freeze them for later.
Cheap Food To Buy When Broke
- Potatoes
- Chicken legs or thighs
- Lettuce
- Rice
- Lentils
- Beans
- Carrots
- Eggs
- Hamburger
- Canned tuna
- Apples
- Bananas
- frozen vegetables
- Pasta Noodles
- Bread (whole wheat)
- Oats
- Spices (Dollar Tree)
- Onions
- Chickpeas
- Peanut Butter
Dirt Cheap Meal Ideas
If you need some help with dirt cheap meal ideas, here are a few to help get you started!
Breakfast:
- Banana Pancakes with Blueberries
- Oatmeal with Berries
- Eggs with whole wheat toast
Lunch:
- Grilled Cheese
- PB&J Sandwich
- Tuna Sandwich
Dinner:
- Lentil Soup
- Rice and Beans
- Mac and Cheese
- Hamburger Soup
- Chicken and Potatoes
How to get food when you have no money
If you are in a dire situation you do have some options. You can:
- Go to a local food bank
- Sell items for quick cash
- Use coupons
I hope this list of cheap foods to buy helps, feel free to add more in the comments!
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