I’m reporting on food and affordability for NPR’s series What’s Eating America. In conversations with people, business owners and experts I’ve picked up practical strategies that help keep my family’s grocery costs down without making meals miserable. I’ll be sharing some of those stories soon.
Now I want to hear from you: what tips, habits or hacks have actually lowered your food bill? Tell me about things that work in real life — whether it’s meal planning, bulk buying, smart swaps, shopping at discount stores, reducing waste, cooking techniques, couponing apps, or community resources. Specifics help: what you buy, where you shop, how much you save, and who you live with (city or region, household size) give useful context.
Use the form below to send your ideas. I’ll compile the best, most practical suggestions and share them with readers. By submitting, you may be contacted for follow-up and your tips could be included in future reporting. Thanks for helping build a useful collection of ways to make food more affordable.