Thursday, March 12, 2009
Tara Anderson used to go grocery shopping with her mom, throwing whatever looked good in her cart. But since entering college, Anderson, Overland Park, junior, has had to adjust her shopping habits.
“I have to buy my own groceries now,” she said. “It’s my money.”
Lauren Cunningham
Click on this image to learn about various grocery story specials and discounts.
Anderson is among the many college students who prioritize saving money when shopping for groceries. But with shopper discounts, special deals and membership opportunities, students could be spending — or saving — more than they know.
Lawrence discount grocers, traditional supermarkets, superstores and specialty grocers all promise students the lowest prices for the highest quality foods. Students can choose from Aldi, Checkers, Dillons, Hy-Vee, Wal-Mart, Target, The Community Mercantile (commonly known as The Merc), and The Casbah for their local grocery needs.
Aldi and Checkers, two discount grocers, help students like Joseph Swisher, Topeka freshman, and Matt Rissien Overland Park senior, afford all of the food they want in order to stock their refrigerators.
Nick Sprague, Concordia junior, said he shopped at traditional grocers such as Hy-Vee and Dillons because they offered a higher quality product at a lower price than many stores. Some students may go to super-centers such as Target and Wal-Mart for the convenience of grocery and other retail shopping under one roof.
Although Laura Kozak, Kansas City, Kan., sophomore, said she spent more money shopping at The Merc and The Casbah than she would at other stores, she didn’t mind the extra cost for a better product.
In three visits to each store between Feb. 14 and March 8, the lowest prices for seven common items — bread, milk, eggs, apples, orange juice, pizza and ground beef — were averaged and compared to determine where students can find the best deals.
— — Edited by Carly Halvorson
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