7 Groceries To Buy From Target When You’re Broke

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When your bank account is crying but your stomach is growling, Target can be a surprisingly budget-friendly place to shop for groceries. It has quality items at prices that won’t completely empty your wallet.

Here are seven affordable Target grocery staples that’ll give you the most bang for your buck when funds are tight.

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Good & Gather Rotini Pasta

• Price: $0.99

At just $0.99 for a 16-ounce box, this pasta is an absolute steal for just about $0.06 per ounce. With nearly perfect reviews (4.7 stars from over 1,200 customers), this versatile pasta serves as the foundation for countless budget meals. One box has about eight servings, making it one of the cheapest (and most delicious!) ways to fill hungry bellies.

Market Pantry Honey Wheat Bread

• Price: $1.89 

For less than $2, this 20-ounce loaf of honey wheat bread provides 22 slices of a slightly sweet, nutritious sandwich base. At $0.09 per ounce, it’s significantly cheaper than name brands while still earning solid 4.5-star reviews.

Good & Gather Creamy Peanut Butter

• Price: $1.99

This 16-ounce jar of peanut butter packs serious protein at just $1.99. With 7 grams of protein per serving and 14 servings per jar, it’s one of the most affordable ways to get protein in your diet when meat isn’t in the budget.

Iberia Dry Black Beans

• Price: $1.19 

At just about $0.10 per ounce, these dry black beans are among the most economical protein sources available. The 12-ounce bag expands significantly when cooked, yielding about nine servings packed with fiber and protein.

Good & Gather Jasmine Rice

• Price: $3.39 

This 2-pound bag of jasmine rice costs just $0.11 per ounce and provides 20 servings of versatile carbohydrates. While the initial cost is higher than some items on this list, the cost per serving is incredibly low, making it a pantry staple for tight budgets.

Good & Gather Organic Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

• Price: $2.69

When you need breakfast on a tight budget, these oatmeal packets deliver at about $0.24 per ounce. The 8-count box provides filling, warming breakfasts with 4 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving.

Hunt’s 100% Natural Tomato Sauce

• Price: $1.39

This 15-ounce can of tomato sauce is a great deal at just $1.39. With 4.3 stars, this versatile sauce can transform your pasta into a meal, serve as a base for chili or add flavor to rice dishes. At $0.09 per ounce, it’s a pantry essential that makes budget cooking tastier without much effort.

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

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