Ultimate guide to back-to-school lunches and snacks for busy parents

(BPT) - As summer winds down, parents everywhere are prepping for the return to school routines by seeking ways to make shopping quicker, more convenient — and easier on the wallet. To help navigate the busy season and give families time back in their day to enjoy the last bit of summer vacation, Shipt, the trusted shopping solution that offers same-day delivery, is providing parents and caregivers valuable deals, helpful tips to make school lunch and snack time planning a breeze — even for those with picky eaters — and delicious data on what grocery items are favorites for packing.

Savings 101 is in session

According to a recent Deloitte survey, back-to-school shopping is the second-largest expenditure of the year for families, falling right behind the holidays. To lighten the load for parents, Shipt is offering a series of deals available on Shipt.com or the Shipt app, including, but not limited to:

• 8/1-8/31: $10 off orders with promo code BACKTOSCHOOL for all Shipt customers
• 8/4-8/17: $10 off orders of $35 or more at select at Target, Meijer and other retailers in the Southeast, Southwest, Florida & Georgia, Indianapolis regions***
• 8/11-8/17: $10 off orders of $75 or more at select retailers for Target Circle 360 members***
• 8/18-8/31: $10 off orders of $35 or more at select at Target, Meijer and other retailers in the Charlotte, Midwest, West, Mountain, South Atlantic regions***

Helpful tips for back-to-school grocery shopping from the trusted shopping solution

To help tackle school grocery shopping, the trusted shopping solution, Shipt, provides time-saving tips, lunch and snack recommendations and deals throughout the month and beyond.

Tasty tips include:

• Plan ahead and use your resources: To get ahead of building your Shipt shopping cart, you can create a weekly menu for lunches. That way, when it comes time to check out you know what's on the menu and in the cart! Shipt's Auto-Add to Cart can help busy parents seamlessly restock essentials that are regularly on weekly lunch menus by choosing the items and frequency of their choosing so they automatically appear in their carts.
• Opt for pre-packaged healthy options: Look for healthier pre-packaged options like individual servings of yogurt, cheese sticks, baby carrots and whole grain crackers. Shipt offers grocery delivery from a wide array of retailers, which means there's no shortage of options to find the best variety of healthy snacks (at the best price) to shop for same-day delivery!
• Go with what you know: If it isn't broken, don't fix it! Parents of picky eaters know what snacks their kids like, so keep a Shipt List handy at all times to make ordering family favorites a little easier. Lists allow customers to create a personalized collection of must-have items to add to their carts with a single click.
• Get your kids involved: Have your kids browse the Shipt app with you to pick out their favorite fruits, veggies and snacks, then allow them to get creative while packing their lunches in the morning.

Delicious data on what Americans love for school lunches and snacks

Data on what purchases are being made through Shipt reveal some regional favorites, a couple of surprises, plus a number of tried-and-true classics that are sure to belong on your household's shopping list.

• PB&J remains a favorite: This all-American favorite was a top choice in many states, including Alabama, Indiana and Oklahoma.
• Turkey is tops: If you're looking for the best sandwich fillings, turkey showed up as the number one deli meat selection in Arizona and Georgia.
• Veggify your lunch boxes: Looking to include more veggies in those lunchboxes? The Washington, D.C., area is your role model, being the leading purchasers of vegetables in the nation. Michigan also shows up as a veggie lover, and North Carolina reveals its love for tomatoes — the most-shopped vegetable (or is it a fruit?) in the state.
• A berry easy lunchtime choice: While you might expect Floridians to prefer tropical fruits, here's the surprise: Berries are the leading fruit pick in the Sunshine State.
• Say cheese: While Minnesotans opt for string cheese, Tennessee residents choose mac and cheese as their lunchtime favorite.
• Enjoy the crunch: In another surprise, Texans prefer potato chips over tortilla chips for a satisfying snack.

Providing reliable same-day delivery of a wide selection of fresh groceries straight to your doorstep, Shipt is here to support your family with the tools and resources you need to transform the weekly grocery routine and get kids excited about their meals.

Learn more about how you can streamline your family's back-to-school lunch and snack shopping at Shipt.com/lp/back-to-school-2024.

**Member must place order of $10 or more by 8/31/24 at 11:59 p.m. HT to qualify for $10 off, which will automatically apply to qualifying order at checkout. Limit 1 credit per member. These terms do not apply to store-level promotions. Offer is subject to Shipt Promotional Terms and Conditions.

***Meijer, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Winn-Dixie, Dierbergs, Harris Teeter, Hy-Vee, Cub, Bashas, Stop and Shop, Weis, SaveMart, Lucky California, or FoodMaxx order of $100 or more must be placed by 8/31/24 at 11:59 p.m. HT to qualify for $15 off, which will automatically apply to qualifying order at checkout. Limit 1 per member. Offer is subject to Shipt Promotional Terms and Conditions.