We remember faces and attitudes, good or bad!"

We recentlyaskedgrocery store employees of theBuzzFeed Communityto tell us their best tips to save money on food.

Here are the helpful results:

1. problematik

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Two people shopping for meat at a Costco, standing behind a counter with various meat products

“Most box chains have an app.

If it’s free, get it!

I easily save $20 at a time clipping all the coupons.

Woman in supermarket with cart, shopping while checking phone

I also save more when I do an in-store pickup because I actually shop the coupons.

The BEST advice though: Ask their customer service if they do a mark-down program.”

“My store uses one called Flashfood.

Supermarket cashier smiling as she hands a bag of groceries to a customer at the checkout

Everything is marked down 3075% off.”

carolinegates22

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We remember faces and attitudes, good or bad!"

Meat counter displaying various cuts with price tags in a refrigerator case at a store

28, Illinois

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“I live in Canada, where food pricing nowhere near matches what is offered in the US.

This was not a boutique shop, it was a full-on supermarket.

Various fresh vegetables displayed in organized bins at a supermarket

“Check the price per ounce.

Sometimes, it’s cheaper to buy the smaller size.

The prices are hard to beat, particularly when buying from bulk foods.

Man in grocery store aisle examining a product with an employee in the background

Plus, it’s employee-owned, so the workers get good benefits.”

29, Oregon

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And yes, ask for discounts on damaged cans and packaging.

Person shopping in a Target grocery store aisle with a red cart

You will get discounted almost every time.”

21, Indiana

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“Target manager here!

A Target price sign reads "$2.49 ORGANIC BANANAS 2 lbs" hanging above bananas in a store; there's a shopper with a cart in the background

People underestimate the savings they can get through Target Circle.

There are countless items on discount in addition to manufacturer coupons and other options to save.

“Theres also the RedCard, which saves 5% on every single transaction.

Grocery store aisle lined with shelves of packaged food items

If you dont want the credit, theres a debit option too.

I save a considerable amount with these regardless of my team member discount.

;)”

31, Maryland

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Pre-packaged vegetables for stir-fry, priced at $5 each, displayed in a grocery store

“I worked for Target, and I definitely recommend downloading the Circle app.

28, Pennsylvania

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I work at Walmart, and we usually have an end cap with things that are marked down.”

Adult and child selecting beverages from grocery store refrigerator section

30, Oklahoma

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51, Virginia

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“People will often throw money away instead of throwing food away.

Person comparing two bottles in a grocery store aisle

“Most tags have a breakdown of the price per ounce on the tag.

Another easy trick is usually the bigger the item, the better the price.”

40, California

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Various discount coupons overlapping, offering savings from 35 cents to $10

“Look at the ads!

There are also some good deals every week that people ignore because they dont want to seem cheap.”

23, Minnesota

And finally…

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Person selecting tomatoes in a grocery store produce section

“Try shopping around 9 a.m. that’s when meats and produce are marked down the most.

52, Canada

Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.