Feed a family of 4 for 150 a month without aldi or coupons here is a meal plan for 4 people these are the basic items and i would say it is a good plan for 2 adults and 2 kids not teens if you want more food for teens then add several more batches of homemade oatmeal muffins and a few more chicken thighs for meat servings. How to feed a family of 4 or more for less than 200 a month book read 8 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers grocery expenses have r. A 5 lb bag of russet potatoes usually costs less than 4 bought individually those same spuds can go for 128 per pound says pavini avoid prepared and bagged greens youll more by . So many people think it would cost a fortune to feed a family of 4 for a year but if you just make some good bulk purchases a little money can go a long way sure some people may argue about exactly how much food you will need but your points are very spot on storing food long term in mylar bags is a great way to provide for your family . You certainly can feed a family of 4 for less than 400 a monthand if your budget is tight this is a great example of how it can be done but i wouldnt want to groceries is something i dont mind spending a little more on in fact once we dispensed with our credit card debt the grocery budget amount is the first that got an increase