It’s all about how to save money on canned goods today

Do you know what the best part of canned goods is? You probably guessed it, they last for what seems like forever, and you don’t have to worry about eating them right away. This also means that you don’t need to buy a can or two every time you head to the store. 

All you have to do is learn to have patience and be smart about when you buy them. Here are the best times and ways of saving even more money on canned goods the next time you plan on stocking up. Here is how to save money on canned goods. Please stock up on these.
Saving Money on Canned Goods  Pay Attention to the Flyers
The first trick to saving you money on canned goods is by paying close attention to the ad flyers.

Throughout the year every store imaginable will have canned goods on sale at some point. When you find a deal that’s too good to pass up, make sure you get into that grocery store sometime during the week. 
Don’t Count Out the Drug Store
You’re probably thinking, “yeah, right.” No, seriously. Your local drug stores have become more competitive to get more shoppers in their stores.

Their whole focus is not limited to your pharmaceutical needs. Stores like CVS and Walgreens have sales on canned goods at certain times of the year too. 
Stock Up During Price Drops 
Sometimes grocery stores have great in-store price drops that might not show up on their ad flyers. Again, if you see an awesome price on certain canned goods, be sure to stock up.

Be sure to pay attention to must-buy quantities and limits that they put on them to avoid any frustration at the register.  
Buy in Bulk
Buying in bulk is also a great way of saving money long-term on canned goods. Don’t be afraid to buy a year’s supply, as most canned goods will last you two to three years. Make sure you have room to store what you buy.

You might look a little crazy, but who cares, you just found a great deal. Just be sure to have a designated space to stash away your huge savings.   
Family-Size Cans
Resorting to family-size cans on canned goods can save you a chunk of change too. Most families need to use two cans for their meals, and smaller cans are usually pricier this way. If you have any leftovers, you can always freeze it. 
Sign Up For Store Loyalty/App
Another great way of saving money on canned goods is by getting signed up for their loyalty program or downloading their app. This will help you save even more money on loss-leader canned goods that require a loyalty card.  
Check Unit Prices
When you’re looking for the best value on a can of green beans, look at the unit pricing that most stores put on their shelf tags. This is a helpful tool that the stores provide to help you take advantage of the best values. 
Generic Brands are Just as Good 
While shopping for great deals on canned goods you don’t have to turn to the national leading brands for great quality on canned vegetables and fruits. Believe it or not, the generic store brands of canned food work just as well. 

While they might be preserved and seasoned slightly differently than Freshlike or Del Monte, you can always throw an extra dash of salt or pepper to spice them up a bit. 
Don’t Forget Coupons
Several grocery stores allow you to use coupons on top of their already great prices on canned goods. Some grocery stores will even let you go as far as stacking coupons to have even further savings. This can be huge!

You could end up paying just a few cents a can if you go to extreme measures on your couponing skills.


You might also want to check up at the front of the store and see if they have any coupons in their coupons booklets that might help you even further. 
Marked Down Canned Goods
This one you might just have to get lucky. Grocery stores change up their store shelving about once a year and get rid of any items that might be slower movers.

Keep your eyes peeled for clearance or last-chance canned food items that will cost less than half of the original retail. Sometimes digging through massive carts piled with goods is like a treasure hunt where you might very well strike gold.  
Avoid Expensive Canned Foods
Another money-saver tip, you also want to avoid buying certain canned goods such as canned meats, sauces, stocks, soups, and chili. If you have extra time, you can make these home-maid yourself.

Not only will you save a lot more money, but it’s also much healthier this way too. If you have a lot of leftovers, you can always throw it in the freezer for a later time.  
Organize Your Pantry
How is this one supposed to save you money? Organizing your food pantry by dates can help you use old cans you’ve had for a long period of time. This will keep you from throwing out cans that have long since expired. The end result, you’ll save money since you won’t be replacing expired items. 
Consider Preserving Your Own Canned Goods 
Preserving your own canned goods is one of the best ways to save you money on canned goods. Yes, this requires some time and energy on your part, but you can make large batches for a fraction of the price and store it on your pantry shelves.

I’m not sure why, but homemade canned goods are just that much better and more enjoyable than eating canned goods from the grocery store. Plus, you’ll be making grandma proud.  I highly recommend this USDA Canning Guide.
Final Word
You see, there’s more than one way to save money on your canned goods during your grocery visit. Which one on our list did you not know about before and will consider trying when you go to stock up on canned goods? If you’re the canned goods savings expert, what other ways have you found to save money on your canned goods supply? May God bless this world, Linda

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