I'm a mom who feeds my family of 3 with $200 monthly and food bank hauls. Here are my top 2 tips for saving money on groceries.

• 01/21/2025, 3:03 AM
• businessinsider.com

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Danielle Howard, 32, who lives with her partner and 13-year-old daughter in northern Indiana. Her family is one of many who rely on food banks for meals. It's been edited for length and clarity.