10 Things To Buy at Sam’s Club This Winter If You Live on Social Security

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Hibernation season is officially in session. A trip to Sam’s Club will require you to leave the warm confines of your home, but you’ll be able to stock up on affordable winter necessities in bulk.

Shopping on a relatively limited fixed income can be a challenge, but your Sam’s Club membership can be a key to major savings. From Member’s Mark items to well-known name brands, you can stock your pantry, freezer and medicine cabinet with winter must-haves that fit your budget.

As always, it’s important to go into the warehouse club with a plan to make sure you cover all the bases. To get you started, head to Sam’s Club with this list of 10 things you’ll want to buy this winter if you live on Social Security.

Member’s Mark Rising Crust Frozen Pepperoni Pizza

• Price: $12.98

Perfect for nights you don’t want to cook, this three-pack of frozen Member’s Mark rising crust pepperoni pizza — less than $4.50 per pizza — can tide you over for several meals. Made with 100% real cheese and no artificial flavors, it’s ready in less than 25 minutes.

Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup

• Price: $12.98

A warm bowl of tomato soup on a cold day can really hit the spot. This 12-pack of Campbell’s condensed tomato soup breaks down to just $1.08 per 10.75-ounce can, which is hard to beat.

Member’s Mark Frozen Chicken Breasts

• Price: $21.98

These Member’s Mark frozen chicken breasts with no antibiotics go with everything. A freezer staple, this 10-pound bag of chicken can be grilled, roasted or cooked from frozen to provide you with a healthy and affordable meal.

Member’s Mark Purified Water

• Price: $3.98

Having bottled water on hand in the winter is wise in case power outages or winter storms disrupt your water source. Cheap and plentiful, this pack of Member’s Mark purified water comes with 40 bottles that are 16.9 fluid ounces each.

Member’s Mark Buttermilk Pancake Mix

• Price: $7.48

Member’s Mark buttermilk pancake mix is wise to keep in your pantry for a delicious and easy meal. This 10-pound mix makes approximately 200 pancakes and is conveniently packaged in a resealable bag.

Member’s Mark Maximum-Strength Mucus Relief Tablets

• Price: $14.98

Winter colds are almost inevitable, so stocking up on cold medicine at Sam’s Club can save you from paying high drugstore prices. This 56-count pack of Member’s Mark maximum-strength mucus relief tablets provide relief for chest congestion.

Hall’s Relief Honey Lemon Cough Drops

• Price: $7.98

If you come down with a cold this winter, you’ll be relieved to have a 180-count pack of cough drops on hand. The price breaks down to just $0.04 each for these Halls Relief honey lemon sugar-free cough drops. They’re designed to relieve coughs, soothe sore throats and cool nasal passages.

Flowflex Plus COVID-19 and Flu A/B Antigen Self-Test

• Price: $29.97

This Flowflex Plus COVID-19 and flu A/B antigen self-test pack contains five individual tests. Easy to use and offering results in 15 minutes, this allows you to find out exactly what has you feeling under the weather and is likely cheaper than a trip to an urgent care center.

Member’s Mark Ultra-Soft Facial Tissues

• Price: $13.98

If you really need tissues, you probably won’t feel like going to buy them at the store. Ensure you’re well stocked with this pack of 12 cube boxes of Member’s Mark ultra-soft facial tissues, containing 80 tissues each.

Member’s Mark Moisturizing Hand Soap Refill

• Price: $7.98

Avoid dry winter hands with this two-pack of 80-fluid-ounce Member’s Mark moisturizing hand soap refills. Infused with exotic plant and seed extracts, it’s formulated to soften and rejuvenate skin.

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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