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"I haven't seen this person in a while... and they're all back now." #Portland's Full Basket food-access program returned to Cully & Rocky Butte farmers markets for year two. https://tinyurl.com/4bdth9zm
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What's a #Portland grocery store you think is underrated? Not the obvious ones — tell me who deserves more attention.
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Grocery Outlet closed in June in Parkrose after months of stalled lease talks — and owner Don McKeever isn't leaving. He's rebuilding an independent grocery store in the same building, aiming to reopen this fall. The full story: stumptownsavings.com/p/portland-o...
Oregonians in 12 counties who lost their federal food assistance in July because of a wildfire evacuation can request replacement benefits until Aug. 14. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/08/04/o...
Oregon extends deadline for SNAP recipients to replace benefits lost in July wildfires • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregonians in 12 counties who lost their federal food assistance in July because of a wildfire evacuation can request replacement benefits.
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I spoke with Kristine de Leon of The Oregonian today about Stumptown Savings and what I see walking Portland grocery aisles each month. Potatoes are at a 12-month high right now — proof it's not just you. https://tinyurl.com/5f8kszd3
Deals coverage is pausing for three weeks starting Tuesday — it takes 12-16 hours a week to put together and doesn't work pre-written. Back Aug. 27 with regular Thursday deals issues, but two stories a week in between. 🛒
Portland Grocery Deals (July 29–Aug. 4): $1.49/lb. Chickens and $0.39/lb. Watermelons
Chuck's has local watermelons at $0.39/lb., QFC has local whole chickens at $1.49/lb., and what to cook this week.
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Personal data used to set grocery prices? Not in Portland, councilor says Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/08/personal-data-used-to-set-grocery-prices-not-in-portland-councilor-says.html
We blind-tasted 7 store-brand Ranch and Italian dressings from Portland grocers. Trader Joe's won by a landslide, 52/60. Full rankings: https://stumptownsavings.com/p/portland-oregon-store-brand-salad-dressing-taste-test-ranked
Even wildfire smoke can't stop the weekly cricket game across the street
PGE wants an 8th consecutive rate increase — nearly 4% for residential customers, about $8/month more starting July 2027. Rates are already up 50% over the last 5 years. #Portland https://stumptownsavings.com/p/portland-general-electric-proposes-2027-rate-increase
If you've ever wondered whether a Costco membership actually pays off for how you shop, we built a calculator for that. Free, no email required.
Is a Costco Membership Worth It? Use This Calculator to Find Out
Wondering if those warehouse-sized packages of everything save you money? Use this calculator to figure out if a Costco membership is right for your household.
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A Stumptown Savings Savers Club member canceled their membership because despite me working full time at this for 16 months and not yet making enough to pay myself even a minimum wage salary, I'm taking some time off (unpaid).
Also, come say hi at the North Portland Sunday Parkways Sunday, Aug. 2 in downtown St. Johns!
Behind the Cart: I'm Taking a Break, and I Need Your Help in September
Also, come say hi at the North Portland Sunday Parkways Sunday, Aug. 2 in downtown St. Johns!
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#Portland Farmers Market season is in full swing! Use our directory (and map) to find the market nearest you.
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Portland's independent grocery newsletter — weekly deals from 20+ stores, the monthly Portland Price Tracker, and insider tips for Rose City grocery shoppers. Free to subscribe.
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Grocery Outlet has green seedless grapes at $1.99/lb. and WinCo has canned tuna at $0.88 a can — two of the sneaky-good pantry deals from this week's issue.
Portland Grocery Deals (July 29–Aug. 4): $1.49/lb. Chickens and $0.39/lb. Watermelons
Chuck's has local watermelons at $0.39/lb., QFC has local whole chickens at $1.49/lb., and what to cook this week.
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Watermelon is $0.39/lb. at Chuck's this week, whole chickens are $1.49/lb. at QFC, and I'm taking some time off for my first real vacation since starting this thing. Full deals roundup: stumptownsavings.com/p/portland-o...
Portland Grocery Deals (July 29–Aug. 4): $1.49/lb. Chickens and $0.39/lb. Watermelons
Chuck's has local watermelons at $0.39/lb., QFC has local whole chickens at $1.49/lb., and what to cook this week.
stumptownsavings.com
Last year, Full Basket started at $50/person and had to get cut to $25 mid-season. This year organizers set a flat $20 from day one — a deliberate call, not a shortfall. Here’s how the program has changed and how they’re working to make this program last.
Full Basket Program: How Cully and Rocky Butte Are Building Food Access That Lasts
Cully and Rocky Butte farmers markets brought back the Full Basket food-access program for a second season — with a flat $20 rate, paper vouchers, and hard lessons from a program that had some growing pains in year one.
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Earlier this year, I ran a blind taste test on store-brand cheddar across 9 #Portland grocery stores. WinCo won. Natural Grocers finished dead last. Full rankings still hold up.
Chuck's has local watermelons at $0.39/lb., QFC has local whole chickens at $1.49/lb., and what to cook this week.
Portland Grocery Deals (July 29–Aug. 4): $1.49/lb. Chickens and $0.39/lb. Watermelons
Chuck's has local watermelons at $0.39/lb., QFC has local whole chickens at $1.49/lb., and what to cook this week.
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This week's best Portland-area grocery deals, pulled from 20+ store ads so you don't have to. Get the full list at stumptownsavings.com?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=publer. #Portland
How an Indegenous-led farmers market in NE #Portland is revolutionizing food access during a time of extreme need. The Full Basket program is back for year 2, with a new structure, new vouchers, and plans for the future.
Full Basket Program: How Cully and Rocky Butte Are Building Food Access That Lasts
Cully and Rocky Butte farmers markets brought back the Full Basket food-access program for a second season — with a flat $20 rate, paper vouchers, and hard lessons from a program that had some growing pains in year one.
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Got my first review for Cascadia Cast Iron. Five stars! Have a crusty, rusty cast iron pan? Let me bring it back to life for you!
What's Stumptown Savings? No, it's not a bank. It's independent local journalism covering the actual cost of living in #Portland — not just events and openings — funded by readers, not ads from the stores we cover or out of state investors. That's the whole model.
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Portland's independent grocery newsletter — weekly deals from 20+ stores, the monthly Portland Price Tracker, and insider tips for Rose City grocery shoppers. Free to subscribe.
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If I had a dollar for every time someone told me I'm "doing great work at Stumptown Savings" or "I wish we had that here!" I would be making way more than $16K a year. Just a reminder, kudos and praise don't pay bills.
Cully and Rocky Butte farmers markets brought back the Full Basket food-access program for a second season — with a flat $20 rate, paper vouchers, and hard lessons from a program that had some growing pains in year one.
Full Basket Program: How Cully and Rocky Butte Are Building Food Access That Lasts
Cully and Rocky Butte farmers markets brought back the Full Basket food-access program for a second season — with a flat $20 rate, paper vouchers, and hard lessons from a program that had some growing pains in year one.
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Rotisserie chicken taste test rewind: WinCo won, New Seasons came in dead last. The full breakdown still holds up. 🍗
Portland, Oregon, Rotisserie Chicken Rankings: Best & Worst Grocery Store Birds
Who makes the best rotisserie chicken in Portland? We blind-tested 9 birds from Costco, WinCo, Whole Foods, and more. See the full rankings and price breakdown.
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