Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast: $5.99/lb
- Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $8.99/lb
- Boneless Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Center Cut): $4.99/lb
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean): $5.99/lb (3 lbs or more)
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh): $1.99/lb
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack): $1.99/lb
- Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $10.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, 26/30 Ct.): $9.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks (14-15 Oz.): $6.99 each, Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Carolina Pride Bacon (12 Oz.): $4.99 each
- Land O' Frost Lunch Meat (10-16 Oz.): $4.99 each
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $10.99/lb
- SeaPak Shrimp (Frozen, 8.2-20 Oz.): $4.99 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Idaho Potatoes (5 Lb.): $1.99 each
- Cut Fresh In-Store Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Fruit Bowls: $4.99 each
- Loose Sweet Corn: 2/$1
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters (Cut In-Store): $0.79/lb
- Red Cherries (Northwest Cherries): $3.99/lb
- Cosmic Crisp Apples (Super Sweet): $1.99/lb
- Locally Grown Tomatoes (Ripe): $1.99/lb
- Bright Farms Crunch Kits (5.85-6.7 Oz.): $4.99 each
- Fresh Baking Potatoes (4 Pk.): $3.49 each

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack): $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$4.00 total
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh): $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$4.00 total
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks BOGO: $6.99 for 2 packs (14-15 oz each) = ~$3.50 per pack effective, 2 packs feeds 4 well = ~$6.99 total
- Boneless Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Center Cut): $4.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$10.00 total
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean): $5.99/lb at 3 lb minimum = ~$17.97 total (3 lb buy-in required), effective cost for the week is shared across a large batch
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast: $5.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$15.00 total
- Carolina Pride Bacon: $4.99 per 12 oz pack, 2 packs needed = ~$9.98 total
- SeaPak Shrimp (Frozen): $4.99 each, 1-2 packs = ~$5.00-$10.00 total
- Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $8.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$18.00 total
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised): $9.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$15.00 total
- Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$22.00 total
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$22.00 total

Why these meals: The two best bargains anchoring this week are the Sanderson Farms chicken breast and the whole boneless pork loin, both at just $1.99 a pound, which is an exceptional price for a family of four. The BOGO beef franks bring the third economical night in at roughly $3.50 per pack, making hot dogs a genuinely cheap weeknight dinner. Boneless pork chops at $4.99 a pound round out the fourth budget-friendly night with something a little more substantial and still very kid-friendly. For the one splurge night, the SeaPak frozen shrimp at a flat $4.99 per bag is the smartest premium pick on this flyer because it gives you the fun of shrimp for far less than the fresh shrimp at $9.99 a pound or the cod at $10.99 a pound. Steaks, fresh cod, and fresh cooked shrimp by the pound were all deliberately skipped because even on sale they would push a single night well past what makes sense for a budget week dinner.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast with Corn on the Cob and Baked Potatoes
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken breasts seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder make an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner that kids love. Serve alongside sweet corn and fluffy baked potatoes loaded with butter and shredded cheese for a classic all-American summer meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms Family Pack), Loose Sweet Corn (2/$1), Basket & Bushel Idaho Potatoes (5 lb bag), Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken breast (about 4 pieces), 4 ears of corn, 4 baked potatoes, 1/2 cup shredded cheese shared across potatoes
Recipes:
- Chicken, Corn + Potatoes Sheetpan Dinner

Tuesday
Meal: Beef Frank Hot Dogs with Ore-Ida French Fries
Description: Classic all-beef hot dogs on soft buns with kids' favorite toppings like ketchup and mustard make Tuesday the easiest and most fun dinner of the week. Pair with crispy oven-baked french fries for a backyard-style meal the whole family looks forward to.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Beef Franks BOGO (2 packs, 14-15 oz each), Ore-Ida French Fries (19-32 oz bag), Food Club Ketchup, Food Club Mustard, Kraft American Singles
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 packs of beef franks (8 franks total, 2 per person), 1 bag french fries split 4 ways, buns from pantry or pick up a pack
Recipes:
- ORE-IDA Grilled French Fries

Wednesday
Meal: Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Cornbread and Pork and Beans
Description: Slices of tender boneless pork loin pan-seared to golden perfection pair beautifully with sweet homemade cornbread and classic pork and beans for a hearty, comforting meal. Kids enjoy the mild, slightly sweet pork with buttery cornbread, making this a dinnertime winner.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh), Cornbread Mix (Martha White), Food Club Pork & Beans (16 oz)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork loin sliced into 4 portions, 1 box cornbread mix (makes one 8x8 pan, cut into 4 squares), 2 cans pork and beans (1/2 can per person)

Thursday
Meal: SeaPak Shrimp with Butter Rice and Sweet Corn
Description: Golden crispy SeaPak shrimp fresh from the oven make a fun and exciting dinner that kids think of as a special treat, served over simple buttered white rice. Add sweet corn on the side for color and crunch to round out this easy weeknight feast.
Sale items used: SeaPak Shrimp (Frozen, 1 bag), Food Club White Rice (2 lb bag), Loose Sweet Corn (2/$1)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 bag SeaPak shrimp split 4 ways, 2 cups dry rice (makes about 4 cups cooked, 1 cup per person), 4 ears of corn
Recipes:
- Popcorn Shrimp and Yellow Rice
- Shrimp Fried Rice

Friday
Meal: Boneless Pork Chop Sandwiches with Shredded Cheese and French Fries
Description: Pan-fried boneless pork chops are sliced and piled onto French bread with melted shredded cheese and a swipe of ketchup for a kid-friendly sandwich that feels like a fun Friday treat. Serve with crispy oven fries on the side and a slice of fresh watermelon to finish the week on a bright, summery note.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Center Cut), French Bread (Baked Fresh In-Store), Food Club Shredded Cheese, Ore-Ida French Fries (19-32 oz bag), Sliced Watermelon Quarters
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork chops (about 4 chops), 1 loaf French bread cut into 4 sections, 1/2 cup shredded cheese shared, 1 bag fries split 4 ways, approx 2 lbs watermelon slices

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack (2 lbs): $3.98
- Loose Sweet Corn (8 ears, 4 bags of 2/$1): $4.00
- Basket & Bushel Idaho Potatoes, 5 lb bag (x1): $1.99
- Food Club Shredded Cheese, 15.25 oz (x1): $2.99
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks BOGO, 14-15 oz (x2 packs, pay for 1): $6.99
- Ore-Ida French Fries, 19-32 oz (x2 bags): $2.98
- Food Club Ketchup, 14 oz (x1): $1.99
- Food Club Mustard, 20 oz (x1): $0.99
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $3.98
- Cornbread Mix, Martha White 6-7.6 oz (x2 boxes, part of 4/$5 deal): $2.50
- Food Club Pork & Beans, 16 oz (x2 cans): $1.58
- SeaPak Shrimp, Frozen (x1 bag): $4.99
- Food Club White Rice, 2 lb bag (x1): $1.69
- Boneless Pork Chops, Center Cut (2 lbs): $9.98
- French Bread, Baked Fresh In-Store (x1 loaf): $2.99
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters (approx 2 lbs at $0.79/lb): $1.58

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil
- Hot dog buns
- Sour cream (for baked potatoes, optional)