Shoebox contender?

tim_n

I saw the toys for kids thread (fill a shoebox) and locally it seems we're doing for the hungry. We're asked to provide a large list of things, mainly:

1 Tesco Value Pineapple Pieces Syrup 540g 0.39

1 Tesco Value Fruit Cocktail In Syrup 410g 0.22

1 Tesco Value Sliced Peaches In Syrup 410g 0.14

2 Tesco Value Plum Tomatoes 400g 0.26

1 Tesco Value All Butter Shortfingers 125g 0.39

1 Tesco Value Rich Tea 300g 0.21

1 Tesco Value Ginger Nuts 300g 0.24

2 Tesco Value Spaghetti 500g 0.32

1 Tesco Value Long Grain Rice 1kg 0.49

2 Tesco Value Plain Flour 1.5kg 0.62

1 Miscellaneous Granulated Sugar1kg Packet 0.72

Total guide price
4.00

Obviously tescos isn't the only place to buy these things, but for such staples does anywhere know a single place that is cheaper?

mrsmortenharket

I really hope you don't mind me saying but perhaps the fruit in the tins would be better off in natural juice. I appreciate that you are donating it though x

Lisa x

tim_n

yes quite possibly but I was going for as cheap as poss. I'm making the list up for people at work so they know what it'll cost = )

Linda32

I would guess that both Tesco's Value and Asda's Smart Price (is it?) would both be about the same price. Sainsbury's basics might be more expensive.

thriftlady_2

Why don't they do value tinned fruit in juice though ?

Andybez38

A shoebox you say.........I say wot no shoes do they not wear shoes in Hungary?

consumermonkey

If you are giving food to the homless/starving, the juice in tin issue is not an issue, the sugar in the syrup is another source of energy. I'd go for the syrup one every time in this case.