Food Club!
Your DollarsDirect family has found a very creative way to save money on your grocery bill. Start a food club. Follow the steps below for advice on how to start your own club and take advantage of buying in bulk.
- Spread the word – If you’re going to have a party, you have to send out invitations, right? Ask family, friends, and neighbors about joining. Start with a group of at least five families and add more if necessary.
- Compare – Sit down and compare shopping lists. Everyone drinks milk, but everyone may not drink fat free milk. Also, make sure to track how much the items on your list normally cost. That way you can find better savings in the future.
- Club Duties – The leader of the club should designate roles to all the club’s members, instead of doing everything. According to Mint.com, “Once the food is purchased, the group will have to decide where it will be stored … split up [and] delivered. If there are perishable items like fruit or meat, the group may decide pick up has to be right after the shopping spree.”
- Have Fun – Your food club should not be a chore. Arrange potlucks and share recipes. The more fun everyone has , the longer your club (and money) will last.
Food is the most basic necessity, and expense, in life. Sometimes it “pays” to get creative with your most basic expense in life.
