We’ve listed top 10 companies and community services that can help you get the most out of every dollar.
Top 10 ways to save money & help stretch every dollar
Stretching a dollar can feel like a full-time gig, especially when budgets get squeezed by things like the SNAP food aid shutdown in November, sudden job loss, or the extra pressure of the holiday season. When every cent counts, knowing where to turn for help can make all the difference. So we pulled together our top ten favorite resources to help you make the most of your money and keep a little more breathing room in your budget.
1. Plentiful app
Plentiful helps people locate food pantries across the US. If you need help making your food budget stretch further, local pantries can be a great resource.
What: Locate free food
Who’s it for: USA residents
How it works:
- Go to plentifulapp.com
- Click get started
- Enter your location to see all food pantries near you
2. CityMeals
CityMeals brings meals to elderly New Yorkers who are homebound. Founded in 1981, they’ve delivered over 72 million meals to older New Yorkers in need.
What: Nutritional meals delivered to your home
Who’s it for:
- New York residents 60 years or older
- Physically or mentally incapable of preparing your own nutritious meals
- Have no one to make meals for you
- Can live safely at home otherwise
3. DoorDash
DoorDash is providing free delivery and waiving service fees for an estimated 300,000 orders for SNAP recipients.
What: $0 delivery fee and $0 service fee on one order placed at select SNAP-enabled stores on DoorDash.
Who’s it for: DoorDash users who have added a valid SNAP/EBT card to their DoorDash account by the time of purchase
How it works:
- Open your DoorDash app
- Make sure to add a valid SNAP/EBT card as a payment method to your account
- Shop at EBT eligible stores
4. Bobbie’s infant formula at a discount
Bobbie’s is offering their infant formula for half off at $14 + shipping for SNAP recipients.
Go to HiBobbie.com and search for SNAP organic original baby formula. Upload your EBT eligibility letter to get a 50% discount.
What: $14 organic baby formula
Who’s it for: EBT eligible households
How it works:
- Go to Infant Formula
- Upload SNAP Eligibility letter
- Purchase at a discount
5. Flashfood
Get fresh produce, meat, and more up to 50% off at a local grocer.
Flashfood partners with grocers to reroute food, minimizing food waste while helping users get fresh groceries at lower prices.
Who's it for: Anyone near participating grocers. Check locations: https://flashfood.com/en/locations
What it offers: List of groceries that are heavily discounted
How to get it:
- Download their free app
- Search for your location
- See the ads
6. Flipp App
Makes it easier to spot deals by browsing all local weekly sales.
Trying to time shopping with deals can be time-consuming. Flipp app puts all the local weekly digital flyers in one place so you can easily map your shopping for the best deals.
Link: https://flipp.com/
Who’s it for: Anyone
What it offers: Save 20% on weekly groceries
How to get it:
- Download the app
- Browse your favorite stores
7. PROP $40 gift card
Get a $40 Target gift card towards a holiday purchase like a gift or festive food
PROP provides nourishment to people experiencing food insecurity. Their holiday program is especially heartfelt and focuses on ensuring families can focus on making beautiful memories together.
Who’s it for: Minnesota families experiencing financial hardship
What it offers: $40 Target Gift Card
How it works:
- Visit Prop's help page
8. Too Good to Go
Users can rescue good food from going to waste, offering great value for money at local stores, cafes and restaurants.
Who’s it for: Anyone
What it offers: See what local cafes, restaurants and bakeries have left over, enjoy at half of the price or less.
How to get it:
- Download the app
- Browse local cafes, restaurants and more
9. Buy Nothing
Reduce waste, save money by giving away what’s no longer needed and get what you need for free.
Who’s it for: Anyone
What it offers: See what your neighbors are offering, get gently used stuff for free
How to get it:
- Download the app
- Browse locally
10. Lasagna Love
Lasagna Love has delivered over 600,000 lasagnas to families in need. They are helping feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Volunteers provide home-cooked lasagnas to neighbors in need.
Who’s it for: Families facing financial challenges
What it offers: Free lasagna
How to get it:
- Submit a request, the lasagna love team will match you with volunteers
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