1. 1 Cost-Effective Shopping

2. 2 What is cost-effective shopping?

3. 3 Getting Started  budget F menu F check ads F unit pricing F coupons

4. 4 Do coupons really save you money?

5. 5 Non-traditional Sources  Warehouse Cash & Carry  Farmer’s Market  Local Food Bank  Co-op  SHARE: info@worldshare.org

6. 6 Buying in Bulk  Will you use it?  Is it the best buy?  Do you have a safe place to store it?

7. 7 Advantages of Convenience Foods  Save time  Product consistency  Use less labor  Nutrition information

8. 8 Disadvantages of Convenience Foods  Cost more  Often higher in sodium  May be higher in fat  Cook cannot control ingredients  All components of a meal may not be provided

9. 9 Determining the Best Value  Consider advantages and disadvantages  Use the nutrition label to get information  Cook convenience foods the healthiest way  Determine if additional foods need to be added to meet requirements  Determine cost per serving per child

10. 10 You can be a cost- effective shopper!

11. 11 This training was conducted by the National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi www.nfsmi.org 800-321-3054

12. 12 National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi Mission: To provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs Vision: To be the leader in providing education, research, and resources to promote excellence in child nutrition programs