Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Sliced Pork Loin with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Corn on the Cob
Description: Tender slices of juicy pork loin roasted to golden perfection pair beautifully with crispy oven-roasted russet potatoes, making a classic comfort meal kids will love. Sweet frozen corn on the cob rounds out the plate with a fun, easy-to-eat side that little ones can hold right in their hands.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.49/lb), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 lb. bag ($3.99), Food Club Corn on the Cob Frozen 12 ct. ($3.99 with digital coupon)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork loin for 2 people (about 0.5 lb per person) at $1.49/lb, total $1.49. Use 2 to 3 medium russet potatoes from the 10 lb. bag. Cook 2 ears of frozen corn from the 12 ct. bag. Since roasting takes close to an hour, season the potatoes and pork at the same time and roast together on one sheet pan to keep things simple.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Roast Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Beef Tacos with Corn and Salsa
Description: Seasoned ground chuck beef fills crispy taco shells with melty cheese and fresh salsa for a fun, hands-on dinner kids aged 5 to 12 absolutely love. A side of sweet corn keeps the meal colorful and familiar, and kids can customize their own tacos at the table.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck 80% Lean ($5.99/lb, minimum 3 lbs.), Old El Paso Taco Shells 2/$3.00, Old El Paso Seasoning Mix ($0.79), La Mexicana Salsa ($2.49), Food Club Sliced Cheese ($1.79 with digital coupon), Food Club Corn on the Cob Frozen 12 ct. ($3.99 with digital coupon, already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The ground chuck requires a minimum 3 lb. purchase at $5.99/lb, total $17.97 - use approximately 0.75 lb. for tonight's tacos (3 to 4 tacos per person) and refrigerate or freeze the remaining 2.25 lbs. for Thursday's cheeseburgers. Buy 1 box of Old El Paso Taco Shells (2/$3.00, cost $1.50 for one box). Use 2 more ears of corn from the frozen bag already purchased. Use half the jar of salsa tonight and save the rest.
Recipes:
- Best Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
- Easy Ground Beef Taco Recipe
Wednesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Baby Carrots
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage is pan-seared until lightly caramelized and served alongside naturally sweet roasted sweet potato chunks and tender baby carrots, a combination that is colorful, mild, and totally kid-approved. This simple one-pan style meal comes together quickly and the natural sweetness of the vegetables makes it easy for even picky eaters to enjoy.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage 2/$5.00, Sweet Potatoes ($0.79/lb), Baby Cut Carrots Bolthouse 1 lb. ($1.69)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 package of Eckrich Smoked Sausage (2/$5.00, cost $2.50 for one package) - use the full package for 2 people. Purchase approximately 1 lb. of sweet potatoes at $0.79/lb, total $0.79, yielding about 2 medium sweet potatoes. Use the full 1 lb. bag of baby carrots, serving half tonight and saving the rest for snacking.
Thursday
Meal: Ground Chuck Cheeseburgers with Russet Potato Wedges
Description: Juicy homemade cheeseburgers made from the remaining ground chuck are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, topped with melty sliced cheese and served on soft bakery sub rolls. Thick-cut oven-baked russet potato wedges seasoned simply with salt make the perfect kid-friendly alternative to fries.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck 80% Lean (already purchased Tuesday), Food Club Sliced Cheese ($1.79 with digital coupon, already purchased Tuesday), Sub Rolls Baked In-Store 2 ct. ($3.99), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb. of the reserved ground chuck from Tuesday to make 2 generous burger patties (about 6 oz. each). Use 1 pack of 2 ct. sub rolls at $3.99. Slice 2 to 3 more russet potatoes from the 10 lb. bag into wedges and bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes while the burgers cook.
Recipes:
- Basic Burgers and Potato Wedges
- Classic American Cheeseburgers with Potato Wedges Recipe
- Baked Potato Wedges
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Wild Caught Shrimp with Russet Potatoes and Corn on the Cob
Description: Plump wild caught shrimp are quickly pan-seared with a simple butter and garlic seasoning that kids find mild and delicious, served alongside golden roasted potato chunks and sweet corn on the cob. Shrimp cook in just minutes, making this a fast and impressive end-of-week dinner that feels like a treat.
Sale items used: Wild Caught Shrimp Cooked Previously Frozen 21/30 ct. ($9.99/lb), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (already purchased Monday), Food Club Corn on the Cob Frozen 12 ct. (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb. of shrimp for 2 people at $9.99/lb, total $9.99 - the 21/30 count means roughly 21 to 30 shrimp per pound, giving each person 10 to 15 shrimp, which is a generous serving. Since the shrimp are pre-cooked, simply warm them in a pan with butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Use 2 to 3 more russet potatoes from the bag and 2 ears of corn from the frozen bag.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1 lb.): $1.49
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 lb. bag (x1): $3.99
- Food Club Corn on the Cob Frozen 12 ct. (x1): $3.99
- Ground Chuck 80% Lean (3 lbs., minimum purchase): $17.97
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (x1, from 2/$3.00 deal): $1.50
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (x1): $0.79
- La Mexicana Salsa (x1): $2.49
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (x1 pack): $1.79
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (x1 package, from 2/$5.00 deal): $2.50
- Sweet Potatoes (1 lb.): $0.79
- Baby Cut Carrots Bolthouse 1 lb. (x1): $1.69
- Sub Rolls Baked In-Store 2 ct. (x1 pack): $3.99
- Wild Caught Shrimp Cooked Previously Frozen (1 lb.): $9.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for pan-searing shrimp and cooking sausage)
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for roasting potatoes and sweet potatoes)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika (optional, for potato seasoning)
- Ketchup and mustard (for burgers)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Snow Crab Legs: $8.99/lb (with digital coupon, must purchase minimum 1 pound)
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.49/lb
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more): $5.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms): $2.99/lb
- Boston Butt (Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag): $2.49/lb
- Wild Caught Shrimp (Cooked, Previously Frozen, 21/30 ct.): $9.99/lb
- Fresh Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $11.99/lb
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): 3/$5.00
- Hebrew National Franks (Selected Varieties, 9.43-12 oz.): $6.99 (price partially visible)
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meat (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): $5.99
- Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $6.99/lb
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb
- Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers: $11.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Bacon (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Wright's Bacon (24 oz.) or Swaggerty's Sausage Patties (30 ct.): $7.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (14-16 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Bistro Deli-Classics Ham Line: $9.99/lb
- Chicken Tenders or Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Hot Bar Meal (Includes Entree, 2 Sides and a Roll): $7.00
- Mustard Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Sweet & Tangy Slaw (15-16 oz.): $4.99
- Snack Packs (Selected Varieties, Made Fresh In-Store): $5.00 each
- Fresh Garden Salad (Chef or Chicken Caesar Salad, In-Store Made): $6.00
- 4 Piece Fried Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Chicken Tenders (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Baked Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- Stacker Sandwiches (Selected Varieties): $7.00
- Nature Valley Crispy Wafers, Soft Baked Bars or Chewy Bars (Selected Varieties, 6.5-8.85 oz.): $2.99
Produce on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.): $3.99
- Fresh Cut In-Store Watermelon Bowls, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl: $5.00 each
- Gala Apples (Berrier Farms, 5 lb.): $4.99
- Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown): $0.79/lb
- Strawberries, Blackberries or Corn (Basket & Bushel, 16 oz., 6 oz. or 4 pk.): 3/$10.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown): $1.69/lb
- Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms): $0.99/lb
- Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.): $1.69
- Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl (Fresh Cut In-Store): $3.99/lb
- Very Berry Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $5.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $4.99/lb
- Shortcuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: starting at $4.49/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties, 6.84-8 oz.): $1.79 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Graham Cracker Pie Crust or Chocolate Cookie Pie Crust (6 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Cream Cheese (Selected Varieties, Two 8 oz. pkgs.): $2.79 (with digital coupon)
- International Delight Coffee Creamer (32 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Coffee Mate Creamer (Cold Foam, 32 oz.): $3.49
- Fairlife Milk (52 oz.): $4.69 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (24 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Cool Whip (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 8 oz.): $1.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Apple Fritters (Bakery Fresh, 4 ct.): $5.00
- Bakery Fresh Cookies (Selected Varieties, Dozen): $5.49
- Sub Rolls (Baked In-Store, 2 ct. or 4 ct.): $3.99
- Bakery Fresh Brownies (Selected Varieties): $5.50 (with digital coupon)
- Sweet Squares Cake Slices (Selected Varieties): $3.49
- Food Club Hot Dog Buns (8 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
Pantry on sale:
- La Mexicana Salsa or Queso (14-16 oz.): $2.49
- Tortilla Chips (In-Store Made): $2.49 each
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz.), Tomatoes (14.5-15.35 oz.), Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.): $0.79
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz.): 2/$3.00
- Jif Peanut Butter (15-16 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Coconut Flakes (7 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Café Bustelo or Folgers Coffee (22-25.9 oz.): $9.99
- Mott's Fruit Snacks (Family Pack, 90 ct.): $6.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Pudding (Selected Varieties, 1.34-4 oz.): 2/$1.48 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Grilling Spray (Selected Varieties, 5 oz.): $2.49 (with digital coupon)
- McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.): 2/$3.00 (with digital coupon)
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels (10-12 oz.): $4.99
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's BBQ Sauce (17.5-20 oz.): $2.79 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's Pickles (24 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Galbani Cheese Shakers (7 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lay's Stax (Selected Varieties, 5.5-5.75 oz.): $1.39 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Archer Meat Sticks (Selected Varieties, 8-16 ct.): $11.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (Selected Varieties, 22.2-29 oz.): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Bear Fruit Snacks (Selected Varieties, 5 ct.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Ferrero Rocher Squares (Selected Varieties, 3.7 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (Selected Varieties): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Kraft Barbecue Sauce (17.5-18 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Food Club Drinking Water (32 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Malt-O-Meal Cereal (Selected Varieties, 18-30 oz.): $2.99
- Frito-Lay Multi-Pack Chips (Selected Varieties, 8-10 ct.): $4.99
- Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto's (Selected Varieties, Family Size, 13.5-15 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Lay's or Tostitos Chips (Selected Varieties, Tostitos Salsa 15-15.75 oz., Dip 20-15.5 oz., Frito-Lay Simply 4.5-6 oz.): $2.49
- Kellogg's Giant Size Kids Cereal (18.4-28.5 oz.): $2/$11.00 (Limit 2 total items)
- Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lindt Excellence Chocolate Bars (Selected Varieties, Classic or): 2/$9.00
- Pepsi Products (Selected Varieties, 24 pk., 12 oz. cans): $9.99
- Coke Flavors (Selected Varieties, 2 liter btl.): 3/$6.00
- Coca-Cola Products (Selected Varieties, 8 pk., 20 oz. btls.): 2/$12.00
- Sprite Cherry (Selected Varieties, 12 pk., 12 oz. cans): $3.99
- Starbucks Coffee (Selected Varieties, Refreshers Concentrate 32 oz. or Breakfast 12 oz.): $7.99
- Starbucks Coffee Creamer (Selected Varieties, Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough 14-16.5 oz., Natural Bliss Coffee Creamer 32 oz.): $3.99
- Seattle's Best Coffee (Selected Varieties, 10 ct. or 12 oz.): $6.99
- Nurri Protein Milk Shakes (Selected Varieties, David Bar 2.19 oz., Nabisco Premium Crackers 9-17 oz., Chocolate Vanilla Strawberry Vanilla 11 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Minute Maid Zero Fruit Drinks (Selected Varieties, 52 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Juicy Juice (Selected Varieties, 64 oz., 8 pk.): $2.99
Frozen on sale:
- Hot Pockets (4 ct.) or Red Baron Pizza (Selected Varieties, Frozen, 14.87-23.45 oz.): $3.99
- Edwards Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 24-32 oz.): $4.99 (with digital coupon)
- Stouffer's Family Size Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 31-40 oz.): $7.99
- Hungry-Man Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Healthy Choice Power Bowls 9-9.75 oz., Dolly Parton's 11-12.5 oz., 14-17.75 oz.): $2.99
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls (50 ct.) or Lindt Classic Chocolate Bar (2.8-4.4 oz.): $3.99
- Crav'n Flavor Rising Crust Pizza (Selected Varieties, 14.5-32.7 oz.): $6.00 (BOGO)
- El Monterey Family Size Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9.4-10.25 oz.): $9.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Crav'n Flavor Fruit Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 36-38 oz.): $5.99 (with digital coupon)
- Breyers Ice Cream (Selected Varieties, Fat Boy Novelties 4-9 ct., Klondike Bars 4-6 ct., 48 oz.): $2.99
- Little Debbie Snack Cakes (Selected Varieties, Eggo Waffles 8-4.14-8 oz., 10-14-16.2 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Birds Eye Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz.): $0.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Perdue Chicken (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Rosina Meatballs 18-26 oz., 20-26 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- El Monterey Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-10.25 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Impossible Foods (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 14 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Snickers Ice Cream Bars (Selected Varieties, Milky Way, Twix, 6-12 ct.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Yellowstone Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 12-15 oz.): $4.99
- Stouffer's Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-20 oz.): $4.99
- Kevin's Frozen Bowls (9-9.5 oz.) or Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$52.97
for 2 people · $26.48 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.