Even following a low-cost plan, the average 19-to-50-year-old male spends $301.40 per month on groceries, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Still costly, women in this age group, following the thrifty grocery plan, spend around $261.20 per month.
Andrew Priobrazhenskyi, a shopping and savings expert at DiscountReactor , saves around $50 per month with various grocery rewards programs. “For instance, I average about $20 a month in savings with Kroger rewards,” he said. “I do this by being very vigilant about their weekly specials and matching up lots of digital coupons, then stack them over the regular discounts.”
He said he also takes full advantage of Kroger’s bonus fuel points, which allows shoppers to earn extra fuel points by shopping on certain days.
Ultimately, he said the best ways to maximize grocery savings are to sign up for the loyalty program at every store you shop at and download digital coupons before you visit the store.
“It also helps to keep track of periodic goodwill promotions, such as double points days or sales that are only for members,” he said. “And above all, remember to take full advantage of their fuel rewards, as this is just one more of those massive points toward more savings.”
Signing up for grocery store rewards programs can seem like a hassle, but doing so can amount to big savings. Here’s a look at the free rewards programs of seven popular grocery chains.
Touted by Priobrazhenskyi, Kroger Rewards offers an average of savings of $576 per year, according to the company website. By signing up for a membership, you’ll get personalized digital coupons and offers, earn one Fuel Point for every $1 spent on groceries and general merchandise, and get to preview the weekly ad early.
Enjoy a host of benefits when you join the Wegmans Shoppers Club. Some of these include digital coupons for items based on your preferences, the ability to view past purchases to make shopping easier and personalized product recommendations.
Club Publix
When you join Club Publix, you get $5 off your next purchase of $20 or more — but that’s just the beginning of the savings you’ll enjoy. You’ll be able to clip digital coupons, get notified of relevant buy one, get one deals and other sales, score a sneak peek at the weekly ad one day earlier than the general public and get a free birthday treat.
Winn Dixie Rewards
Earn free groceries with Winn Dixie Rewards — yes, you read that right. Every 100 points you earn at the store equates to $1 to spend.
You’ll also get digital coupons, Winning Deals savings opportunities and exclusive deals to help you earn points even faster.
Albertson’s Rewards
Instant gratification — you’ll earn digital deals for discounts and free products valued at more than $20 just for downloading the Albertson’s app and signing up for the rewards program. You’ll get one point for every dollar spent on groceries, prescriptions and more, and double points for purchasing participating gift cards. Plus, you’ll receive 50 points for every prescription filled at your local store’s pharmacy.
Your points can be redeemed for free groceries, fuel discounts or even cash discounts at the register. If you take this route, every 100 points can be redeemed for $1 in savings.
Giant Eagle myPerks
Choose your own savings when you join the myPerks program. You’ll earn one perk for every $1 you spend on eligible grocery and gift card purchases at Giant Eagle and Market District and two perks for every $1 spent on eligible Giant Eagle, Market District, Nature’s Basket and Great-to-Go Own Brand products.
You’ll also earn one perk for every $1 spent on out-of-pocket pharmacy costs and 10 perks per eligible prescription. At GetGo, you’ll get one perk for every $1 spent on fresh, made-to-order food and convenience or gift card purchases and two perks per gallon of fuel purchased. Finally, you’ll get one perk for every $1 spent booking hotels through the Giant Eagle co-branded site on Booking.com.
Every 50 perks earned equals $1 off your grocery or gas bill. Additionally, 100 perks can be redeemed for 10 cents off per gallon of gas at GetGo — stackable up to 30 free gallons of gas — and 150 perks can be redeemed for 2% off your grocery bill — stackable up to 20% off.
Stop and Shop Go Rewards
Join Go Rewards to immediately earn 500 Go Points, which equates to $5 off groceries. As a member, you’ll get one point for every $1 you spend.
When you’re ready to redeem your points, you can do so for savings in the checkout line or the gas pump. If you’d rather help others, you can also donate your points to those in need.
You’ll also score digital deals on your favorite items. Plus, you’ll get member-only deals delivered to your inbox, and the more you shop, the better these offers become.
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