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Seasonal produce calendars, store strategy guides, birthday freebies, food assistance resources, and everything else you need to shop smarter in Portland.

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Utility Bills Are Up Again: Here Are Some Ways You Can Save This Winter

Oct 27, 2026

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8 min read

Utility Bills Are Up Again: Here Are Some Ways You Can Save This Winter

PGE, NW Natural and Portland water bills are all climbing this year. Here’s how to check whether you qualify for up to 60% off your electric bill, get paid to shift your power use and lock in a lower sewer bill for all of 2027.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Come Thru Market: How a Portland Farmers Market Puts Free Food First as SNAP Shrinks

Oct 13, 2026

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6 min read

Come Thru Market: How a Portland Farmers Market Puts Free Food First as SNAP Shrinks

Oregon food bank visits hit a record 2.9 million last year as SNAP shrank. One Northeast Portland market answers with a free produce booth, $20 for kids and matched SNAP dollars. Here's how it works and what keeps it running.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The 2026 Portland Pumpkin Patch Guide: 20+ Farms for Fall Family Fun

Oct 7, 2026

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10 min read

The 2026 Portland Pumpkin Patch Guide: 20+ Farms for Fall Family Fun

With over 25 farms in the metro area, finding the perfect pumpkin patch can be overwhelming. Our guide breaks down the best spots by price, location, and experience, from Sauvie Island's iconic farms to Washington County's hidden gems.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Fall Harvest

Sep 29, 2026

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16 min read

The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Fall Harvest

Fall is storage season. Here's what's ripe, what to buy by the box while it's cheap, and how to keep it good until spring.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
New Here? Start With These

Sep 15, 2026

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1 min read

New Here? Start With These

A welcome note for new readers, plus a look at what Stumptown Savings is all about.

Everything Stumptown Savings Offers: Your Guide to Smarter Portland, Oregon Shopping

Sep 1, 2026

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4 min read

Everything Stumptown Savings Offers: Your Guide to Smarter Portland, Oregon Shopping

Stumptown Savings is so much more than deal tracking. The Price Tracker, the Farmers Market Directory, blind taste tests, and more — we’re building a living toolkit to help Portlanders shop smarter.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
You Don't Need a Green Thumb: A Portlander's Guide to Starting a Garden (and What to Plant Right Now)

Aug 18, 2026

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6 min read

You Don't Need a Green Thumb: A Portlander's Guide to Starting a Garden (and What to Plant Right Now)

OSU Extension's Carole Hardy, Growing Gardens' Jason Skipton and a North Portland community gardener share how to start a garden — plus exactly what to plant through late summer and fall.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How to Make a Meal Plan You'll Actually Stick To

Jul 1, 2026

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11 min read

How to Make a Meal Plan You'll Actually Stick To

The secret to meal planning is starting with your needs and building from there. Use this simple framework to create a system you'll actually stick with.

Peggy Perdue
Peggy Perdue
The Viral Deli Meal Prep Hack: Here's What We Found at Costco and Whole Foods

Jun 30, 2026

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7 min read

The Viral Deli Meal Prep Hack: Here's What We Found at Costco and Whole Foods

We bought prepared deli trays at Costco and Whole Foods, ran the math on cost per meal, and found out whether the viral $35 meal prep hack actually delivers savings — or just delivers convenience.

Becca Knowlton
Becca Knowlton
Fred Meyer and QFC Just Made Your Rewards Points Way More Useful

Jun 27, 2026

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2 min read

Fred Meyer and QFC Just Made Your Rewards Points Way More Useful

Kroger's updated program lets Portland shoppers choose between fuel discounts or dollars off groceries — plus a summer bonus points push running through July.

Why Cashews Are So Expensive

Jun 16, 2026

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5 min read

Why Cashews Are So Expensive

Scoop a pound of whole raw cashews at New Seasons and it's $17.99 — one of the priciest things in the bulk bins. The reason involves a fruit you've never seen, a compound found in poison ivy and some genuinely dangerous work. Plus a bulk-bin tip that saves you nearly 30%.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Summer Harvest
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Jun 16, 2026

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15 min read

The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Summer Harvest

Summer is the one season when peak flavor and peak savings arrive at the same time. Here's what's ripe, where to find it cheapest, and how to put it up so you're eating July long after the rains return.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Hood River Fruit Loop Guide: Best Stops, Food Picks, and How to Plan Your Day

May 26, 2026

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4 min read

The Hood River Fruit Loop Guide: Best Stops, Food Picks, and How to Plan Your Day

The Hood River Fruit Loop is worth the drive. A 35-mile loop through the Hood River Valley. 30 farm stands, cideries, lavender farms, wineries, and views you won't stop thinking about. And yes, I've done the homework.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
This Portland Knife Factory Hosts Free Cooking Classes With the City's Best Chefs

May 19, 2026

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5 min read

This Portland Knife Factory Hosts Free Cooking Classes With the City's Best Chefs

On the last Saturday of every month, Steelport Knife Co. opens its Hollywood neighborhood factory to Portland home cooks for demos with some of the city's best chefs.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How to Join a CSA for Half Price in Oregon

May 13, 2026

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4 min read

How to Join a CSA for Half Price in Oregon

The Pacific Northwest CSA Coalition’s Double Up Food Bucks program matches SNAP benefits dollar-for-dollar on local farm shares. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.

Bryan Allan
Bryan Allan
How Portland’s Hot Mama Salsa Evolved To Become a Chip Company

May 1, 2026

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4 min read

How Portland’s Hot Mama Salsa Evolved To Become a Chip Company

Inside the Southeast Portland production facility where a salsa brand accidentally became Portland's best tortilla chip maker.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Is Too Good To Go Worth It In Portland? We Tested the App At 3 Downtown Locations

Apr 28, 2026

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5 min read

Is Too Good To Go Worth It In Portland? We Tested the App At 3 Downtown Locations

Stumptown Savings sent contributor Becca Knowlton to test the food-saving app at a bakery, a cafe, and a donut shop. The savings were real — and bigger than the app admits.

Becca Knowlton
Becca Knowlton
Portland Butcher Shops: The Complete Guide to the Best Meat Markets in the Metro Area
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Apr 26, 2026

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10 min read

Portland Butcher Shops: The Complete Guide to the Best Meat Markets in the Metro Area

From century-old sausage kitchens to whole-animal butcheries — 20 Portland-area meat shops, with hours, addresses, an interactive map, and what to buy at each one.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest's Spring Harvest

Mar 24, 2026

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13 min read

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Your Complete Guide To Birthday Deals & Discounts in Portland, Oregon

Mar 10, 2026

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11 min read

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
We Tasted 11 Portland Store Brand Tortilla Chips To Find the Best

Mar 3, 2026

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16 min read

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Free Food Resources: Groceries and Meals in Portland, Oregon and Beyond

Feb 24, 2026

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8 min read

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How to Save Big at WinCo: A Strategic Guide for Portland Shoppers
LockSimple

Feb 6, 2026

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10 min read

How to Save Big at WinCo: A Strategic Guide for Portland Shoppers

Learn the secrets behind WinCo’s low prices and how a little strategy can significantly cut your grocery costs week after week.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Thursday Cheat Sheet: Are You Seeing All the Deals?

Feb 3, 2026

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4 min read

The Thursday Cheat Sheet: Are You Seeing All the Deals?

Here is your quick guide — a cheat sheet, if you will — on how to navigate the weekly Stumptown Savings grocery deals roundup so you never miss a deal at your favorite store.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Fred Meyer & QFC Launch New Program To Help SNAP Recipients Save More

Jan 6, 2026

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3 min read

Fred Meyer & QFC Launch New Program To Help SNAP Recipients Save More

If you receive SNAP, WIC, or other government assistance, you might be missing out on a new discount at Fred Meyer and QFC. Here’s your guide to getting verified and saving cash in the produce aisle.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance

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