Stumptown Savings' Archive - Deals, Guides & News

Oct 29, 2025

Stumptown Savings' Mission Just Got Bigger: How We're Meeting the Moment

In response to the looming SNAP crisis, Stumptown Savings is offering free Savers Club memberships to anyone who needs one. Here’s the story behind this decision, and how we can face this moment together.

Bryan M. Vance

Oct 29, 2025

We Tested 7 Store-Brand Vanilla Ice Creams: The Winner Was Clear

Is a premium price tag worth it when it comes to this unsung hero of the dessert world? We blind-tasted vanilla ice cream from Costco, Trader Joe's, New Seasons, and more to find the undisputed store-brand champion of taste, texture, and value.

Bryan M. Vance

Oct 28, 2025

How a Montavilla Mom Navigates a Week of Unexpected Meal Plan Changes

A heatwave, four grocery trips, and a busted meal plan. See how a Portland radio DJ handled a chaotic week of shopping at WinCo and Trader Joe's, and get her go-to recipes for crispy tofu, and curry chicken salad.

Bryan M. Vance

Oct 24, 2025

Inflation Cooled Nationally, But Why Does it Still Feel Hot in Portland?

Is the latest inflation news good news? Well, it depends on where you live.

Bryan M. Vance

Oct 23, 2025

Portland Grocery Deals (Oct. 22-28): $0.99/lb. Chicken & Bone-in Turkey Breast

This week's Portland-area grocery deals are all about fall comfort, with big savings on roasts, apples, pumpkins, and pantry staples. Plus, I need your help building a local holiday gift guide!

Bryan M. Vance

Oct 21, 2025

Navigating Food Assistance in Oregon and SW Washington

With the cost of groceries on the rise and federal food support under threat, stretching your food budget is more important than ever. Discover how to leverage food assistance programs, shop strategically, and find the best senior discounts.

Bryan M. Vance, Meals on Wheels People

Oct 16, 2025

Portland Grocery Deals (Oct. 15-21): Rock-Bottom Potatoes & $5 Lobster Tails

This week's best Portland grocery deals include potatoes for 49 cents a pound, wild-caught lobster tails for $5 each, and BOGO deals on local Tillamook cheese and Dave's Killer Bread.

Bryan M. Vance

Oct 15, 2025

Which Is Cheaper, Costco or WinCo? I Tracked Prices To Find Out

The September Portland Price Tracker is here. I break down the data from 19 stores, revealing the budget champions, the most volatile items, and whether a Costco membership can beat WinCo’s price dominance.

Bryan M. Vance

Oct 14, 2025

How a Portland Musician Uses a CSA and Double Up Food Bucks to Eat Well on $75 a Week

A Portland musician and editor shares his grocery diary, shopping philosophy, and tips for using a CSA with Oregon’s Double Up Food Bucks program to stay on a $75 weekly budget.

Bryan M. Vance

Oct 9, 2025

Portland Grocery Deals (Oct. 9-14): Apple Season Is Here!

Chuck’s and Roth’s are celebrating peak apple season with a wide selection of locally grown apples are great prices. Also, there’s an Apple Fest in Portland this weekend.

Bryan M. Vance

Stumptown Savings' Mission Just Got Bigger: How We're Meeting the Moment

We Tested 7 Store-Brand Vanilla Ice Creams: The Winner Was Clear

How a Montavilla Mom Navigates a Week of Unexpected Meal Plan Changes

Inflation Cooled Nationally, But Why Does it Still Feel Hot in Portland?

Portland Grocery Deals (Oct. 22-28): $0.99/lb. Chicken & Bone-in Turkey Breast

Navigating Food Assistance in Oregon and SW Washington

Portland Grocery Deals (Oct. 15-21): Rock-Bottom Potatoes & $5 Lobster Tails

Which Is Cheaper, Costco or WinCo? I Tracked Prices To Find Out

How a Portland Musician Uses a CSA and Double Up Food Bucks to Eat Well on $75 a Week

Portland Grocery Deals (Oct. 9-14): Apple Season Is Here!

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