Target, Amazon, and Walmart Deals That Help Feed Your Family for Less

If you're looking to make every dollar count—especially on groceries—leveraging gift cards, rewards, and credit card perks can save you a lot. Here’s how to maximize programs like Target Circle, Amazon rewards, and grocery-focused credit cards.

Target Circle — Earn & Save in August 2025

• Buy One, Get One 50% off groceries like ice cream, cereal, frozen meals, coffee, tea and more via Target Circle Week.

• Regular Target Circle members get 5% off every purchase, including groceries.

• Example deals (expires mid‑August):

  • BOGO 50% off blueberries, chicken nuggets, coffee

  • “Buy 2, Get $10 gift card” offers on snacks, trash bags and pet food

• Join Target Circle (free) via app to unlock savings and earn points.

Amazon Gift Cards & Rewards

• If you have an Amazon Visa or Prime Visa card, you earn cashback or points on grocery purchases including at Whole Foods. Points can be redeemed immediately at checkout.

• You can also earn Amazon gift cards by redeeming points from platforms like Swagbucks or InboxDollars. These help you buy pantry staples or shelf-stable groceries.

Grocery-Friendly Credit Cards

• Cards like Blue Cash Preferred® or Blue Cash Everyday® from American Express reward you with 3–6% cashback at U.S. supermarkets.

• These cards are ideal if most of your grocery shopping happens at traditional supermarket chains—not wholesale clubs or big-box stores.

Tips to Maximize Food Savings

• Stack savings: Use Target Circle discounts + cashback credit cards + Amazon points if shopping at Whole Foods or Amazon.

• Load gift cards before big sales: Especially Amazon gift cards or Target RedCards to get daily discounts and shipping perks.

• Track expiration dates: Many weekly Circle deals end mid‑August—act before they expire.

Final Tips

• Join loyalty apps: Target Circle is free and easy.

• Use earned points: Turn points into gift cards or credits toward groceries.

• Match your shopping: Pick grocery‑reward credit cards based on where you shop most.

• Stay alert: Weekly offers expire quickly. Keep an eye on app notifications or newsletters.

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