Help with the food budget

Five on Your Side's Monica Laliberte helps consumers find ways to save on groceries.

  1. Grocery Cart Tracker

    Worried about rising food prices? Compare local prices on popular items, now with new features for viewing prices over time!

    1. May. 5, 2009
  2. Learn how to save at warehouse clubs

    Shop along with 5 on Your Side to find out how you can save on warehouse clubs that claim to offer big discounts.

    1. May. 8, 2009
  3. Coupon queen shows how to get paid to buy

    Follow coupon-clipping queen Faye Prosser on shopping trip through CVS. She shows how to save big and even make money while buying everyday products.

    1. May. 9, 2009
  4. Gardeners plant seeds of sharing

    Garden sharing helps communities eating more and eating healthier, local advocates say.

    1. May. 1, 2009
  5. Students' plants sold for bargain prices

    For many of us, it is time to do some yard work, maybe plant flowers or a vegetable garden. However, most of us don't want to spend a lot of money these days. But there are ways to get great plants at bargain prices.

    1. May. 7, 2009
  6. Economic problems lead to more gardeners

    The struggling economy, coupled with high energy and food prices, is pushing many people to grow their own food, instead of buying it.

    1. Apr. 11, 2009
  7. AniMeals program feeds pets of homebound seniors

    The SPCA of Wake County and Resources for Seniors joined forces this week to offer AniMeals, a community-outreach program providing monthly allotments of pet food to seniors in need.

    1. Mar. 26, 2009
  8. Ministry helps cut food costs

    At least seven Triangle churches take part in a discount grocery program. There are no rules to qualify, no applications to fill out and no obligations.

    1. Mar. 9, 2009
  9. Here to Help: Applying for food stamps

    WRAL News has launched a new effort to bring you stories to help during a struggling economy, such as information on how to qualify and apply for food stamps.

    1. Mar. 9, 2009
  10. Blog: Help with grocery budget

    1. Nov 24, 2008
  11. 'Coupon Queen' shares saving tips

    Faye Prosser, a professional coupon clipper, feeds her family of four for $55 a week.

    1. Jul 30, 2008
  12. Warehouse clubs are a better bargain than grocery stores

    5 on Your Side's Monica Laliberte went shopping to find out if warehouse clubs save money compared with grocery stores.

    1. Jun 27, 2008
  13. Trim fat from your grocery bill

    The food budget is a great place to cut spending, and it's an area where savings can add up over time without making major life adjustments.

    1. Apr 29, 2008
  14. WRAL's Cheap Eats

    1. Oct 3, 2008
  15. Who's been to the grocery this week? report please

    1. Apr 22, 2008
  16. Home gardens and the high price of food

    1. Apr 3, 2008
  17. What if we all decided to.......

    1. May 19, 2008
  18. Share your tips for saving on food costs

    Your best suggestions could appear in a 5 On Your Side segment

    1. Jun 23, 2008