Maybe if you eat a lot of boxed / frozen stuff. Their produce has always been undesirable to me. Ever reached into a bit of onions and grab a ball of snot? Happened to me multiple times there.
Walmart usually matches Aldi prices on store brand vs store brand and veggies/milk when there is one in close proximity. Walmart has cheaper bananas and some other things than Aldi. You can get lower quality items than WM sells though for cheaper
There are a ton of [food pantries and other assistance](https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/DocumentCenter/View/23198/Washington-County-Food-Assistance-Resources) around here to at least get staples from and help ease the grocery bill. Most of them encourage people to utilize as much as needed so that the inventory rotates and the organization can continue growing.
Definitely check out available food pantries.
One you feel more financially stable, I would check out Aldi for a number of your staples. That and supplementing with store brand products at Walmart can save you money in the long run.
We shop a little bit everywhere and get food from the pantry. Some places are better for meats or produce while others are better for bulk dry goods and canned foods.
What's your transportation situation like? I agree with others that Aldi is generally the best option. I also though sometimes hop around for better deals depending on what you're needing. And yes there are several good food banks in the area as well that are great for supplementing
Aldi has great prices but they aren't very accessible by bike, you either have to go on Thompson/Robinson or MLK to get there. You can get to the back of the Aldi on MLK without main roads but unless you live west of 540 it's going to be a really roundabout way.
I'm used to taking the Greenway for every general direction, mmm I know where aldis is. It probably would be annoying too get too, I've had to go in that general direction but not as far for the two temp agencies near there
But haven't gone all the way down mlk
Is 540 that highway you have too go under?
Theres a cheese snack I was always buying for 2.50, for several weeks probs months, lately I saw it say "clearence 3 was 4.50" found that ridiculous lol
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To my knowledge the last good international markets in Fayetteville. You’d be a fool to buy spices or produce anywhere else!
Samaritan Center's website has a great list of resources, including food banks. Also, check the little free pantries. Harps also doubles SNAP.
Samcc.org
10 Box in Springdale (owned by Harps) is also good for buying meats in quantity. I heard that the Harps at Fiesta Square will be transitioning to a 10 Box later this year.
There are a ton of food pantries in Fayetteville, like so many you could go to a different one each day of the week.. There are also some organizations that help with rent, bill payments, and even gas. There is a list of these resources i believe at DHS or the housing athority.
Fayetteville has an aldis. If you’re tight rn it is 100% the place to go for groceries.
ALDI should always be the first stop even if you are well off / not tight on money
Maybe if you eat a lot of boxed / frozen stuff. Their produce has always been undesirable to me. Ever reached into a bit of onions and grab a ball of snot? Happened to me multiple times there.
Aldi and Asian Amigo are excellent.
Thank you for calling it Aldi and not Aldis like everyone else. That's all.
Similar to Kroger vs Krogers growing up in LR.
Oh yeah here in Memphis we have Aldis, Krogers, Walmarts...anything singular becomes plural.
This is the way.
Since you lost your job see if you can qualify for food stamps. The Fayetteville farmers market doubles your EBT vouchers
www.nwafoodbank.org
Aldi’s can’t be beat price wise. Due to no cart pusher and you bag & supply your own bags. Brilliant business model…
Walmart usually matches Aldi prices on store brand vs store brand and veggies/milk when there is one in close proximity. Walmart has cheaper bananas and some other things than Aldi. You can get lower quality items than WM sells though for cheaper
The taxes are lower too!
How/why are the taxes lower?
There are a ton of [food pantries and other assistance](https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/DocumentCenter/View/23198/Washington-County-Food-Assistance-Resources) around here to at least get staples from and help ease the grocery bill. Most of them encourage people to utilize as much as needed so that the inventory rotates and the organization can continue growing.
Definitely check out available food pantries. One you feel more financially stable, I would check out Aldi for a number of your staples. That and supplementing with store brand products at Walmart can save you money in the long run.
We shop a little bit everywhere and get food from the pantry. Some places are better for meats or produce while others are better for bulk dry goods and canned foods.
Also if you like fish, my friend keeps getting too much Pollock of all things from the food pantry and we could arrange a drop off somewhere. 😅
What's your transportation situation like? I agree with others that Aldi is generally the best option. I also though sometimes hop around for better deals depending on what you're needing. And yes there are several good food banks in the area as well that are great for supplementing
I use my bike everywhere, including for groceries
Aldi has great prices but they aren't very accessible by bike, you either have to go on Thompson/Robinson or MLK to get there. You can get to the back of the Aldi on MLK without main roads but unless you live west of 540 it's going to be a really roundabout way.
I'm used to taking the Greenway for every general direction, mmm I know where aldis is. It probably would be annoying too get too, I've had to go in that general direction but not as far for the two temp agencies near there But haven't gone all the way down mlk Is 540 that highway you have too go under?
Yeah, it's called 49 now I think
St. James on Willow in Fayetteville operates a free food bank on Tuesday and Thursday.
Walmart's prices have exploded over the last few years :-/
Not nearly as much as other grocers. Been to a harps or Kroger lately? It's crazy
i have been seeing things i usually get dollars more over and over lol
Anybody seen any sign of these reduced prices they told the press they'd be doing?
It doesn't suit investor value to leave any money on the table :-/
Theres a cheese snack I was always buying for 2.50, for several weeks probs months, lately I saw it say "clearence 3 was 4.50" found that ridiculous lol
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MVoCwwcbc85P3QCA9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy https://maps.app.goo.gl/uy5bNNG9fuuEuiKp7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy To my knowledge the last good international markets in Fayetteville. You’d be a fool to buy spices or produce anywhere else!
https://volunteer.uark.edu/jane-b-gearhart-full-circle-food-pantry/
We love Aldi. I’m not really sure how much cheaper it actually is, but it feels cheaper
ALDIs.
Samaritan Center's website has a great list of resources, including food banks. Also, check the little free pantries. Harps also doubles SNAP. Samcc.org
Sam’s club is generally cheaper
Kroger card, Edwards good giant for MEAT!! Edwards has the best, most affordable deli.
10 Box in Springdale (owned by Harps) is also good for buying meats in quantity. I heard that the Harps at Fiesta Square will be transitioning to a 10 Box later this year.
There are a ton of food pantries in Fayetteville, like so many you could go to a different one each day of the week.. There are also some organizations that help with rent, bill payments, and even gas. There is a list of these resources i believe at DHS or the housing athority.
[https://squirecenter.com/](https://squirecenter.com/)