Stumptown Savings' Archive - Deals, Guides & News

Nov 28, 2025

Holiday Lights, Markets & Workshops: The Stumptown Savings Guide to December 2025 Events in Portland

Embrace Portland’s winter charm! From the dazzling displays at Peacock Lane and the Christmas Ships to dozens of local maker markets and cozy cooking classes, here is your comprehensive schedule for spending December in the Rose City.

Bryan M. Vance

Nov 28, 2025

The Ground Up: In Oregon's Willamette Valley, This Ambitious Project Is Reimagining What a Farm Can Be

It’s a farm, a high-end inn, a restaurant, and a philosophy. The Ground is betting that the only way to fix our food system is to build a new one from the ground up.

Bryan M. Vance

Nov 24, 2025

The 2025 Portland Holiday Gift Guide: 30+ Local Businesses To Shop This Fall

Skip the big box stores. This year, give a gift that gives back to Portland with our curated guide to the best independent shops, from iconic institutions to hidden gems.

Bryan M. Vance

Nov 22, 2025

A New Way To Support Stumptown Savings

Introducing the Stumptown Savings Store, your new one-stop shop to support our independent mission. Find official merch, unlock $300 in local savings with the Savers Club Card, and more.

Bryan M. Vance

Nov 20, 2025

Portland Grocery Deals (Nov. 19-27): Load Up On Thanksgiving Essentials

Where to get turkeys for a little as $0.39/lb., plus deals on all the Thanksgiving essentials from over 20 Portland-area stores for Nov. 19-27.

Bryan M. Vance

Nov 18, 2025

Unlock Nearly $300 in Local Deals: The Stumptown Savings' Savers Club Card is Here

For just $15, the new Stumptown Savings' Savers Club Card unlocks nearly $300 in exclusive, one-time deals at 9 of our favorite Portland businesses. It's the easiest way to save money while supporting the Portland small businesses you love. and discovering new favorites

Bryan M. Vance

Nov 13, 2025

Portland Grocery Deals (Nov. 12-18): $0.39/lb Turkeys and BOGO Steaks

Turkey prices hit rock bottom just in time for the holiday season, plus BOGO Tillamook, BOGO steaks, $1.49/lb chicken, and a chance to give back during this time of need.

Bryan M. Vance

Nov 12, 2025

How Portland Grocery Prices Shifted In October 2025

The October Portland Price Tracker is here. After analyzing real prices from 20 local stores, including the newly added Basic's Market, a clear trend has emerged: while the overall cost of groceries is only up slightly, prices at the individual store and item level are shifting dramatically.

Bryan M. Vance

Nov 11, 2025

How Portland Teachers Use Meal Planning and Gardening To Stay On Budget

This week, we join Katy, a fifth-grade teacher in the Foster-Powell neighborhood, as she navigates a busy week of fermenting kombucha, baking sourdough, and balancing a stocked pantry with a love for the local restaurant scene.

Bryan M. Vance

Nov 7, 2025

Oregon SNAP Benefits Restored After Federal Court Order

After the USDA admitted to a crucial miscalculation, a court has stepped in. The ruling ensures hundreds of thousands of Oregon families will now receive their correct food benefits — in full — for November.