Organizations in Denver, Boulder and other Colorado communities offer free food pantries for individuals and families needing help stretching their grocery dollar. Some sites allow you to “shop” the pantry on specific days, others provide drive-through pickups, while still others offer deliveries to your home for eligible participants. [Read more…] about Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area
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How to Always Find Super Cheap Produce Every Time You Shop at Sprouts Farmers Market
Bargain hunters are always on the lookout for discounts, clearance and specials every time they shop — especially at the grocery store. Seasoned shoppers know to keep an eye out for red tags on the shelves and/or hidden clearance racks at the back of the store, but there’s also the rare Manager’s Specials that can also offer big savings. [Read more…] about How to Always Find Super Cheap Produce Every Time You Shop at Sprouts Farmers Market
Safeway Gives Away Totally Free Item This Season for CU Buffs Fan Appreciation
Get ready to tackle big savings! This football season, CU Buff fans and bargain hunters alike will appreciate this CU Fan Appreciation giveaway from Safeway. When the Buffs score 28 points or more at a home game during a regular season game, the grocery store gives away a popular item the following Wednesday. Go, Buffs! [Read more…] about Safeway Gives Away Totally Free Item This Season for CU Buffs Fan Appreciation
34+ Denver Area Farmers’ Markets Worth Checking Out In 2025
Nothing says harvest-time quite like a Farmers’ Market. Where else can you greet your local farmer, find delicious deals on fresh produce, and enjoy the Colorado outdoors? You can find a market for nearly every day of the week, so check out a few! To fully participate in the eco-friendly experience, we suggest bringing along several reusable grocery bags or baskets for all of your goodies. [Read more…] about 34+ Denver Area Farmers’ Markets Worth Checking Out In 2025
Good News: King Soopers Makes Weekly Digital Coupons Available to All Customers
Finding deals at the grocery store is a must nowadays! And one of the best ways for the biggest savings are the weekly digital coupons just about every store offers. Well, it’s a new day at King Soopers! The grocery store has now made its weekly digital deals available to all customers via a “paper” coupon. [Read more…] about Good News: King Soopers Makes Weekly Digital Coupons Available to All Customers
Save Lots of Dough on Bread & Baked Goods at Oroweat Bakery Outlets — Up to 50% Off
The deals are rising for fans of baked goods and bread at Oroweat Bakery Outlet. Owned by Bimbo Bakeries USA, the store sells Oroweat, Entenmann’s, Sara Lee, Bimbo, Thomas’ and more. The shelves are full of everything you’d buy at in your grocery store’s bakery department, but at a deep discount — up to 50% off. [Read more…] about Save Lots of Dough on Bread & Baked Goods at Oroweat Bakery Outlets — Up to 50% Off
Today! Natural Grocers Celebrates Father’s Day with Free Jerky and 3-Day Sale — Up To 42% Off
Make Natural Grocers part of your Father’s Day weekend celebration — from June 13 to 15, 2025. The popular regional grocery store is offering one of Dads’ favorite treats at no cost, as well as lots of savings the whole family can enjoy. Since you’re at the grocery store, you might even consider making Dad dinner at home for the special day. [Read more…] about Today! Natural Grocers Celebrates Father’s Day with Free Jerky and 3-Day Sale — Up To 42% Off
City Park Farmers Market Boasts 100+ Colorado-Based Farmers & Food Vendors
City Park Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with fresh good grown locally, monthly cooking demos and even live music. This year, more than 100 Colorado-based farmers, ranchers, bakers, meat purveyors, cheesemakers and food producers will line the City Park Esplanade every Saturday through October. [Read more…] about City Park Farmers Market Boasts 100+ Colorado-Based Farmers & Food Vendors
Expires On, Sell By and Best Before…What Does It All Mean?
In case you’re contemplating some spring cleaning, you may want to take on the task of organizing your pantry and refrigerator. There’s a good chance you’re buying food you probably already have in your kitchen (especially if it’s unorganized) — just hidden in the back or under other products. On the other side, you may have “expiration police” in your household. Those who refuse to consume anything expired and are quick to toss anything “old” in the garbage. They’re always the ones searching for an expiration date on every package. [Read more…] about Expires On, Sell By and Best Before…What Does It All Mean?
Boulder County Farmers Markets In-Person Markets Are Opening. SNAP Users Get Double Bucks
Boulder County Farmers Markets (BCFM) kicks off the 2025 in-person farmers market season on Saturday, April 5, 2025, when its Boulder and Longmont locations open with a bounty of locally grown fresh produce, fruit, meats, locally produced packaged goods, plants and more. This is a great opportunity to support local farmers and the community where you live, as well as take home fresh produce at reasonable prices. [Read more…] about Boulder County Farmers Markets In-Person Markets Are Opening. SNAP Users Get Double Bucks
Find Fresh Deals on Fruit & Veggies Every Week at 5280 Produce
One of the biggest complaints from bargain hunters is that it can be a challenge to find savings on fresh, healthy food, given most sales and discounts are for prepackaged foods. Every week, you can find lots of deals on everything from breakfast cereal to frozen pizzas. However, discounts on fruits and vegetables are much fewer. That’s where 5280 Produce is making a big difference in Denver! [Read more…] about Find Fresh Deals on Fruit & Veggies Every Week at 5280 Produce
What is the ‘Weekend Free Bee’ at King Soopers This Week?
There appears to be no Weekend Free Bee for the week of Christmas! Diehard bargain hunters will remember the days when King Soopers used to offer its very popular weekly Free Friday Download. Every week, customers could download a digital coupon to their shopper’s loyalty account for a totally FREE grocery item. Well, the offer is back with the grocery store’s new Weekend Free Bee, but the deal requires an additional purchase this time. [Read more…] about What is the ‘Weekend Free Bee’ at King Soopers This Week?
Today, Friday! Swap Your Plastic Bags for Free Reusable Ones
As of June 1, 2024, retail stores in Denver are no longer able to offer plastic carryout bags to customers at checkout. A great way to get rid of single-use plastic bags is to swap them for a FREE reusable bag. Plastic Bag Swaps are scheduled throughout this summer at various locations. All plastic bags collected at these events will be sent to Trex, a national plastic bag recycling company, and given new life as outdoor furniture.
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Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse Grand Opening – Demos, Giveaways & Deals
Shamrock Foods, the largest family-owned independent foodservice distributor in the West, is opening new Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse retail stores. A store in Aurora will open on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 2802 S. Havana St. The outlet brings access to wholesale grocery products for the general public. The Grand Opening at 7 a.m. includes vendor demonstrations, giveaways for the first 100 customers, along with special savings, food trucks, chef demos and product sampling. [Read more…] about Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse Grand Opening – Demos, Giveaways & Deals
Open Air Market at Painted Prairie in Aurora
Discover some of Denver’s best crafters at an Open Air Market on the first Saturday of every month from June through September in High Prairie Park. You’ll find fresh produce, baked goods, soaps, crafts and much more. Grab breakfast at on-site food and coffee trucks, browse the market for unique finds and enjoy a relaxing summer morning at Painted Prairie. [Read more…] about Open Air Market at Painted Prairie in Aurora