Feed your Family of Four with Only $50 per Week

As the season shifts and daily expenses pile up, many of us are feeling the pressure of tighter budgets. Whether it’s the financial lull that comes with the off-season, the extra costs of getting kids ready for school, or the need to budget for the upcoming holidays, managing household expenses can be challenging – especially with the rising cost of everyday essentials.

To help ease the burden, we’ve scoured local supermarket deals and created a budget-friendly meal plan to help you feed a family of four for approximately $50 a week. With simple, nutritious, and delicious meals, this plan is designed to stretch your dollars without sacrificing quality or flavor.

Weekly Menu (Breakfast, Simple Lunch, and Dinner): Total Estimated Cost: ~ $50

Day 1

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Banana 

• Ingredients: Oatmeal, bananas  
• Instructions: Cook oats and season to your taste, top with sliced bananas.

Lunch: Turkey Sandwich with Veggies 

• Ingredients: Turkey, whole grain bread, carrots  
• Instructions: Make turkey sandwiches and pack raw carrot sticks for an easy lunch.

Dinner: Chicken Drumsticks with Rice & Carrots  

• Ingredients: Chicken drumsticks, rice, carrots  
• Instructions: Roast seasoned drumsticks. Serve with boiled carrots and rice.

Day 2

Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Tortillas 

• Ingredients: Eggs, tortillas  
• Instructions: Scramble eggs and serve with tortillas.

Lunch: Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich  

• Ingredients: Whole grain bread, peanut butter, bananas  
• Instructions: Spread peanut butter on bread, add banana slices, and pack for a kid-friendly lunch.

Dinner: Chicken Fajita Wraps  

• Ingredients: Chicken fajita meat, tortillas, peppers, onions. 
• Instructions: Cook fajita meat and veggies. Serve in tortillas as wraps.

Day 3

Breakfast: Pancakes with Syrup  

• Ingredients: Pancake mix, syrup  
• Instructions: Make pancakes and serve with syrup.

Lunch: Tuna Salad Wrap  

• Ingredients: Canned tuna, mayo, tortillas, celery  
• Instructions: Mix tuna with mayo and diced celery. Spread in a tortilla and roll up for a quick wrap.

Dinner: Pork Chops with Roasted Potatoes  

• Ingredients: Pork chops, red potatoes  
• Instructions: Pan-fry pork chops and serve with roasted potatoes.

Day 4

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Banana  

• Ingredients: Oatmeal, bananas  
• Instructions: Same as Day 1.

Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwich  

• Ingredients: Leftover chicken drumsticks, mayo, whole grain bread  
• Instructions: Shred leftover chicken and mix with mayo to make chicken salad. Pack in sandwiches for lunch.

Dinner: Spaghetti with Red Sauce & Garlic Bread  

• Ingredients: Pasta, pasta sauce, bread  
• Instructions: Cook pasta with sauce and toast bread as garlic bread.

Day 5

Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Spinach  

• Ingredients: Eggs, spinach  
• Instructions: Scramble eggs with spinach.

Lunch: Ham & Cheese Sandwich  

• Ingredients: Ham, sliced cheese, whole grain bread  
• Instructions: Pack simple ham and cheese sandwiches for an easy school lunch.

Dinner: BBQ Ribs with Roasted Vegetables  

• Ingredient: Pork ribs, BBQ sauce, batata mameya, mushrooms  
• Instructions: Roast ribs in BBQ sauce and serve with roasted vegetables.

Day 6

Breakfast: Smoothie with Banana and Spinach  

• Ingredients: Spinach, bananas, milk  
• Instructions: Blend banana, spinach, and milk for a smoothie.

Lunch: Turkey Wrap with Carrot Sticks  

• Ingredients: Turkey, tortillas, carrots  
• Instructions: Wrap turkey in a tortilla and serve with carrot sticks for a light, packable lunch.

Dinner: Chicken Soup with Vegetables  

• Ingredients: Chicken drumsticks, carrots, yautia, Knorr bouillon  
• Instructions: Make chicken soup with drumsticks, yautia, and carrots.

Day 7

Breakfast: Pancakes with Syrup  

• Ingredients: Pancake mix, syrup  
• Instructions: Same as Day 3.

Lunch: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

• Ingredients: Peanut butter, jelly, whole grain bread  
• Instructions: Simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich for a classic, easy lunch.

Dinner: Tortilla Española with Spinach & Mushrooms  

• Ingredients: Eggs, spinach, mushrooms, onions, potatoes  
• Instructions: Sautee sliced potatoes and onions, top with  eggs, fresh spinach, and sauteed mushrooms. Cook until set. Flip and return to skillet. Cook until golden brown.

By planning and making the most of local supermarket deals, feeding your family on a budget can be easier than you think. This $50-per-week meal plan offers a balanced mix of simplicity, nutrition, and variety, ensuring your family can enjoy satisfying meals without stretching your wallet. Whether you’re preparing school lunches or whipping up a family dinner, this guide provides practical, budget-conscious options that everyone will love.

For the latest specials and to maximize your savings, be sure to check out the local shoppers. You can view the current deals here: Econo, Famcoop Rincón, Edward’s Food Mart, Selectos, and Mr. Special Supermarket. And don’t forget to stop by your local fruit and veggie stands and farmer’s markets for the freshest fruits and veggies!

With a little creativity and mindful shopping, you can take the stress out of meal planning and focus on what really matters—spending quality time with your loved ones. Happy cooking!

For more healthy, and budget-friendly snack tips, read our article on healthy beach snacks by Giselle Carazo, Licensed Nutritionist & Dietitian, Weight Management Specialist.

*Stay tuned for next week’s article on where to eat and drink on a budget!