Even though they accept EBT cards at the register, dollar stores take part in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
For the 21.6 million American households who have been granted SNAP assistance, it’s an additional grocery option.
Which wholesome things can you find for your family to eat at dollar stores, though? Plenty. You can fill your fridge and stock your pantry for less by shopping at places like Dollar Tree, Dollar General Market, Family Dollar, 99 Cents Only, and Dollar. If you research the best deals online before you leave, you can save even more money.
Cereal
Cereal does not need to be expensive. A recent Family Dollar advertisement advertised four boxes of different cereals for $6. (must buy four).
Honey Nut Cheerios were a part of the arrangement. Contrast that $1.50 per box with Target’s $3.79 asking price for a 10.8-ounce bundle. A 12-ounce version of a comparable product is available for $1.25 at Dollar Tree if you don’t care about the name brand.
Strawberries
A pint of strawberries was offered at the 99 Cents Only store for exactly that price—99 cents. And that’s a terrific cost. This summer, a pint of beer is available at many grocery chains for $3.99.
Soup
Campbell’s Kitchen Classic soups, including ready-to-heat variants, are sold at Dollar Tree. For $1.25, pick between loaded potato and beef barley.
The pricing for Campbell’s Chunky soups, which are similarly ready-to-heat, is more at Walmart and comes in larger cans. Instead, contrast the per-ounce costs, which are roughly 12 cents at Walmart and slightly under 9 cents at Dollar Tree.
Snacks
Nuts are a fantastic place to start when adding snacks to your cupboard. Wonderful Pistachios are now on sale at Family Dollar for $3.50 for an 8-ounce package. Contrast that to $4.39 at Target for the same bag.
Maybe an eight-pack of Rice Krispies Treats would be better. In comparison to Ralphs, a Southern California-based supermarket business, Family Dollar advertised two boxes for $8.
Chicken
Who hasn’t passed by the prepared foods section of a grocery store and seen the mouthwatering-looking roasted birds as well as their aroma? Make your own as you cannot use your SNAP benefits on hot, prepared dishes.
Whole frying chickens are available at Dollar General Market for $1.95 a pound, and you can season them however you like.
Juice
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As a healthy soda substitute, why not try bottled juice? The 64-ounce bottle of Old Orchard Healthy Balance cranberry-grape juice at Dollar Tree is only $1.25, so it won’t break the bank. Comparatively speaking, the national brand at Target costs $2.99, whereas the house brand at CVS costs $4.39.
Potatoes Sweet
At Walmart, a pound of sweet potatoes costs 98 cents. A three-pound bag at Dollar General Market costs $1.95, so you’ll save money in a big way.
If you’ve never done your grocery shopping at a dollar store, it could be worth a try. For the majority of things, it won’t offer as many options as a grocery store, but it still carries the essentials. And your SNAP benefits will be more useful.
