USDA Food Plans

Thrifty, Low-Cost, Moderate Cost, and Liberal each represent a nutritious diet at a different cost. The Thrifty Food Plan is the basis for food stamp allotments.

Cost of Food at Home at Four Levels

Cost of Thrifty for Alaska and Hawaii

Official USDA Food Plans: The Low-Cost, Moderate-Cost and Liberal Food Plans

Thrifty Food Plan Administrative Report

Preparing Nutritious Meals at Minimal Cost (PDF 249 KB)

Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals

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