Stretch Your Dollar, Fill Your Plate

Join Julia Rudnicki, a food science and nutrition educator, for an interactive workshop on smart grocery shopping and thoughtful meal planning as food prices skyrocket.

Why It Matters

Food prices continue to rise, while household budgets do not. We bring home fewer groceries for the same money. And healthy eating may feel out of reach for many families, especially now. However, strategic grocery shopping combined with thoughtful meal planning significantly reduces costs without sacrificing food quality or your family's health.

The Reality

Many families are not overspending because they lack budgeting skills. They are navigating rising food prices, busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and competing financial priorities. Convenience foods often appear to save time, but they can significantly increase grocery costs over the course of a month. At the same time, food waste remains one of the largest hidden expenses in many households.

What We Will Discuss

We will discuss practical, sustainable strategies to help families stretch their grocery dollars and put more food in their grocery carts.

What Surprises Many

Many packaged "healthy foods," trendy convenience foods, and even some functional foods are not the most budget-friendly options and are often perceived as healthier than they actually are.

Bottom Line

Saving money on groceries does not require extreme dieting, complicated meal plans, or giving up healthy eating. Small, intentional changes in shopping and meal preparation habits can lead to sustainable savings while supporting your health and well-being.