Compare Unit Prices to Find the Best Buy!

Have you ever noticed two prices on the shelf tag at the grocery store? Grocery stores generally show two prices on the shelf tag: the retail price and the unit price.

The retail price is the price you pay for each item.

The unit price is the price per pound, ounce, quart, etc. The unit price helps us compare the cost of similar products in different sized containers (think large and small cereal boxes), across brands and in different forms (think fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables).

Here's an example from ChooseMyPlate.gov:

To practice calculating unit price, click here. Happy shopping!

Cooking Matters at the Store for WIC Parents

Richmond City WIC is excited to offer an opportunity to learn and practice key skills like reading and comparing food labels, comparing unit prices, identifying whole grain product and purchasing fruits and vegetables on a budget in the store!

Each month, WIC participants can choose to attend a 90-minute grocery store tour in Spanish or English for their required nutrition counseling. They'll receive a participant booklet, $10 worth of fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables and a reusable grocery bag. The WIC office will reload your benefits the following day with you coming into the office.

Sign-up for an upcoming tour:

• Thursday, May 12th 3:45 – 5 PM
  Food Lion #1156 on Hull Street
• Wednesday, June 29th from 10:30 AM – 12 PM
  Kroger on Lombardy
• Wednesday, July 27th at 10:30 AM – 12 PM
  Location: Food Lion on Hull Street
• Wednesday, August 24th at 10:30 AM – 12 PM
  Location: Kroger on Lombardy
• Wednesday, September 28th at 10:30 AM – 12 PM
  Location: Food Lion on Hull Street
• Wednesday, October 26th at 10:30 AM – 12 PM
  Location: Kroger on Lombardy
• Wednesday, November 16th at 10:30 AM – 12 PM
  Location: Food Lion on Hull Street

To register for a tour, call 804.482.5500.

In the meantime, enjoy these tips on maximizing your cash value voucher to purchase fruits and vegetables!