Here’s a great way to save money on groceries, specifically using Food Lion, though this method can likely be applied at most grocery stores that accept coupons.

To maximize your grocery savings, consider combining coupons with the Food Lion weekly ad. This strategy allows you to stretch your budget further and enjoy discounts on your favorite items. While you can use the paper weekly promotion flyer and paper coupons, I find it much easier to use the Food Lion website or app. Food Lion allows me to clip and save digital coupons directly on their platform.

Each week, I browse through the digital coupons and save any that I’m likely to use. I have my favorite items saved on Food Lion’s digital shopping list, so I can easily check if any of them are on sale. I also review the sales circular for items I might want to try or donate if I can get a good deal, and I see if I can match any coupons to those sales. To ensure I’m getting a good value, I always check the unit prices on sale items.

I’ve found that the $2 pickup fee is worth it, so I add my items to the digital cart. I’m happy to buy multiples when there are great deals, which means my purchases can vary significantly from week to week. When I’m ready to check out, Food Lion allows me to see my total cost and schedule a pickup time.