Meal Planning and Budget Workbook

Meal Planning and Budget Workbook
Sections
A. Income/Benefits/Spending Log
B. Balance Sheet
C. Grocery List by Category
D. Meal Planning

A. Income/Benefits/Spending Log
Cash Back Offers
DATE __/__/2026
Amount $

Gift Cards
DATE __/__/2026
Amount $

Money from Reselling
DATE __/__/2026
Amount $

EBT, TANF, WIC
DATE __/__/2026
Amount $

Utility or Energy Credit
DATE __/__/2026
Amount $

Hardship Funds
DATE __/__/2026
Amount $

In-Store Purchases
DATE __/__/2026
Item List
Total Cost $

Online Shipments or Scan & Go Pick-ups
DATE __/__/2026
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Total Cost $

Prescriptions
DATE __/__/2026
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Total Cost $

Store Membership(s)
DATE __/__/2026 through __/__/____
Total Cost $

B. Grocery List by Category
DATE __/__/__
Bevs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Main Dish/Protein
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Condiments
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Fruits
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Veggies 
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Snacks/Treats
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Total Cost $

C. Balance Sheet
Cash-in
Cash Back $
Gift Cards $
(points, gifts, charity)
EBT/TANF/WIC $
Reselling $
(poshmark, eBay, FB Marketplace)
Other $
Total Amount $

Cash-out
Internet $
Electricity $
Medicine $
Cleaning Products $
Hygiene Products $
Makeup/Skincare Products $

Total Cost $

Balance Remaining $
(total amount - total cost)

D. Meal Planning
Monday
Meal A.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Fruit

Meal B.
Main/Protein
Condiments
Fruits
Veggies
Snacks
Treats

Meal C.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Condiments
Veggies

Before-bed Treats

Tuesday
Meal A.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Fruit

Meal B.
Main/Protein
Condiments
Fruits
Veggies
Snacks
Treats

Meal C.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Condiments
Veggies

Before-bed Treats

Wednesday
Meal A.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Fruit

Meal B.
Main/Protein
Condiments
Fruits
Veggies
Snacks
Treats

Meal C.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Condiments
Veggies

Before-bed Treats

Thursday
Meal A.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Fruit

Meal B.
Main/Protein
Condiments
Fruits
Veggies
Snacks
Treats

Meal C.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Condiments
Veggies

Before-bed Treats

Friday
Meal A.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Fruit

Meal B.
Main/Protein
Condiments
Fruits
Veggies
Snacks
Treats

Meal C.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Condiments
Veggies

Before-bed Treats

Saturday
Meal A.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Fruit

Meal B.
Main/Protein
Condiments
Fruits
Veggies
Snacks
Treats

Meal C.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Condiments
Veggies

Before-bed Treats

Sunday
Meal A.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Fruit

Meal B.
Main/Protein
Condiments
Fruits
Veggies
Snacks
Treats

Meal C.
Bevs
Main/Protein
Condiments
Veggies

Before-bed Treats

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