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Portland Grocery Deals (April 15-21, 2026): $0.99 Eggs and Strawberries Galore

Portland, Oregon, Grocery Prices: March 2026 Saw the Biggest Drop We've Tracked in 8 Months

How An Oak Grove, Oregon, Senior Eats Well On $75 a Week

Meet Jevan W., a senior on a $75 weekly budget who masters flexible meal planning through a bulk prep and freezer strategy. Plus: get his spicy Thai basil chicken recipe that comes together in 10 minutes.

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Mar 24, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Spring Harvest

Think spring is just about flowers and strawberries? The Pacific Northwest’s spring harvest is the most dramatic seasonal shift of the year — from the forest floor to the farm field, here's how to shop for it.

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Mar 10, 2026

Your Complete Guide To Birthday Deals & Discounts in Portland, Oregon

Skip the hunt. From free coffee and pizza to spa treatments and shopping discounts, here's every birthday freebie and deal available in Portland, Oregon.

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Mar 3, 2026

We Tasted 11 Portland Store Brand Tortilla Chips To Find the Best

We put 11 store-brand tortilla chips from Portland grocers to a blind taste test. From a $1.97 budget surprise to a local favorite's crushing defeat, here is which bag of tortilla chips is worth your money.

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Feb 24, 2026

Free Food Resources: Groceries and Meals in Portland, Oregon and Beyond

Cost of living in the Rose City is rising, but no one should go hungry. From community fridges to culturally specific pantries, here is how to navigate Portland’s decentralized web of food support with dignity.

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Apr 9, 2026

Portland Grocery Deals (April 8–14, 2026): $1.18/lb. Chicken Drumsticks and BOGO Flank Steaks

WinCo has bone-in chicken drumsticks at $1.18/lb. — one of the best prices of the year. Plus BOGO flank steaks at Fred Meyer, $1.99/lb. pork loin at Albertsons and Safeway, and strawberries under $2. Deals from 20+ Portland stores.

Taste Tests

Apr 7, 2026

We Blind Taste-Tested 9 Portland-Area Store Brand Cheddars To Find the Best

Stumptown Savings assembled a blind taste test panel to crown the best store-brand cheddar cheese you can buy in the Portland, Oregon region. See which cheese fooled two judges into thinking it was Tillamook.

Savers Club

Apr 5, 2026

Behind the Cart: Quarterlies Are Out, the Cookbook Is On, and Big Decisions Are Yours to Make

Your Savers Club Quarterly is in the mail, the community cookbook is coming, and I need your vote on a second Savers Club Card. March was busy — here's everything that happened.

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Apr 2, 2026

Portland Grocery Deals (April 1-7, 2026): Spiral Hams for Easter and Passover Finds

This week’s best Portland grocery deals include spiral hams as low as $0.67/lb., strawberries at $1.98/lb., and BOGO local chicken. Get the full list, plus recipes for Passover and Easter.

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Portland Grocery Deals (April 15-21, 2026): $0.99 Eggs and Strawberries Galore

Portland, Oregon, Grocery Prices: March 2026 Saw the Biggest Drop We've Tracked in 8 Months

How An Oak Grove, Oregon, Senior Eats Well On $75 a Week