Affordable for Families
Frozen foods are one of the most affordable and convenient ways to help busy Americans eat nutritious, wholesome food. They offer affordable nutrition that helps families, schools, and communities meet healthy eating goals without overspending.
Affordable and Convenient Meals for American Families
For many families, frozen options are the most realistic way to keep fruits, vegetables, and balanced meals on hand. That may be because they live in areas with limited food access, have limited time to shop or cook, are managing tight budgets, or need food that lasts longer and stretches further.
Frozen produce often is pre-washed, chopped, and prepped, making it easier for families to cook at home more often and more conveniently. Consumers also often turn to portioned meals to help them eat healthier, meaning frozen foods can be an easy option for healthy eating.
Helping Families Save Money and Time
Frozen foods help families stretch their grocery dollars by lowering per-serving costs, reducing spoilage, and making meal planning easier. Frozen produce and prepared meals can help families keep healthy options on hand without frequent shopping trips.
Quick, freezer-to-table meals save both time and money and can reduce reliance on takeout or delivery. Frozen foods help households buy with confidence because the food lasts longer and more of it gets eaten.
Frozen foods help make nutritious eating more affordable.
Frozen Foods Reduce Waste
Frozen foods, with shelf lives of 6 to 24 months, directly combat food waste. The average household loses almost $3,000 per year in wasted food. With its longer shelf life, frozen foods helps families stretch their food dollar further and cut down on food waste.
Frozen foods are wasted at significantly lower rates than fresh foods in both household and retail settings. Choosing frozen staple items can eliminate a significant share of household food waste, delivering real savings to working families.
Some frozen foods do not have to be consumed at once. Portions of frozen meals can be taken out while the rest can remain frozen for another time. This helps families conveniently and affordably manage portion sizes and budgets.
SNAP and Public Programs
Frozen foods are pro-family, pro-worker, pro-budget. Frozen foods help American families stretch their grocery dollars and maximize food assistance by reducing per-serving costs, preventing waste, and offering reliable, year-round access to nutritious options.
Frozen foods are also a practical, scalable solution for schools, healthcare settings, military feeding, workplaces, and federal nutrition programs.