St. Louis, December 15, 2008 – This holiday season as families struggle to put the traditional holiday feast on the table – not to mention presents under the tree –Save-A-Lot has developed five holiday meal plans that will feed a group of 10 for less than $25.

 Just in time for Christmas Eve, the busiest grocery shopping day of the season, these five holiday feasts will help shoppers save money and avoid undue stress during the season. The plans include three complete traditional meals comprised of main dishes, sides, desserts and beverages; and two meal plans for traditional parties, one for the holiday hors d oeuvres’ celebrations, and the other covering desserts..

"These are very difficult times for many Americans,” said Bill Shaner, President and CEO of Save-A-Lot. “We developed these meal plans to make our customer’s shopping trip and meal preparation quick, convenient and cost-effective. Our ultimate goal is to ensure our customers and their families can celebrate their holiday tradition--whether it’s Christmas, Hanukah, or Kwanza--with great food at great prices."

 Full lists of all five meals that will feed 10 for less than $25 are listed below. Consumers can also view the menu plans and mix and match their own ideas at www.save-a-lot.com.

Meal Plan 1:

Half of a Ham ($18.09)

3 cans Wylwood green beans ($1.47)

3 cans Wylwood corn ($1.47)

1 package Grammies break and bake chocolate chip cookies ($1.99)

1 box Coburn Farms hot coca ($1.19)

TOTAL = $24.21

 

Meal Plan 2:

Beef Brisket ($12.40)

4 pounds of fresh yams ($1.59)

4 pounds of fresh greens ($3.39)

2 cherry pies ($2.99 each)

2 bottles Bubba Cola ($.79 for each 2 liter)         

TOTAL = $24.94      

 

Meal Plan 3:

12 pound Butterball Turkey ($14.28)

1 box Harris Farms mashed potatoes ($1.49)

2 boxes Golden Acres stuffing ($.89 each)

1 can Baymist cranberries ($.97)

2 Mrs. Smiths pumpkin pies ($2.99 each)

TOTAL = $24.50

 

Meal Plan 4: (heavy appetizer party for 10)

2 boxes Snapps mozzarella sticks ($1.19 each)

1 block Country Crossings cheese ($2.09)

1 box J. Higgs Classic Buttery Rounds ($1.79)

2 pounds shrimp cocktail ($9.99)

2 packages Ferrato’s meatballs ($2.49 each)

1 Baumann’s barbecue sauce ($1.49)

1 bag J. Higgs chips ($1.19)

TOTAL = $23.91

 

Meal Plan 5: (cookie party with friends)

 

**Prices are based on the standard average across all stores nationwide

 

About Save-A-Lot

Save-A-Lot food stores is the nation’s leading extreme value, edited assortment grocery chain, operating nearly 1,200 value-oriented stores in all types of neighborhoods – urban, rural, and suburban – and delivers terrific savings, up to 40 percent compared to conventional grocery stores. Serving more than 4 million shoppers each week, Save-A-Lot has stores located in 39 states, from Maine to California. Save-A-Lot food stores is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SUPERVALU INC, a fortune 100 company and one of the largest companies in the United States grocery channel. For more information, visit www.save-a-lot.com.

 

 

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