Want to save money on food? MyPlate.gov sent this bulletin at 06/11/2019 08:00 AM EDT TIP OF THE DAY Want to save money on food? Keep the 3 P's in mind - 1) PLAN before you shop 2) PURCHASE items at the best price and 3) PREPARE meals that stretch your food dollars. Eating healthy on a budget. Tips for saving more at the store.