8 Target Groceries Under $20 the Frugal Middle Class Should Buy

These days, it might not seem like $20 goes very far when buying groceries, but it can stretch further than you think. The key is to shop for store-brand instead of name-brand products -- a strategy that will save you money more often than not.
To prove it, here's a list of eight store-brand grocery items at Target for under $20.
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Good & Gather Fresh Organic Bananas
Price: $1.89
Pick up 2 pounds of Good & Gather Fresh Organic Bananas for a quick peel-and-eat snack, to slice and add to smoothies or to use as a yogurt topping.
Good & Gather Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef
Price: $6.99 per pound
Good & Gather Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef can be used in a variety of frugal recipes, such as spaghetti or ground-beef casserole. If you aren't able to eat the meat right away, you can always freeze it for later use.
Good & Gather Spaghetti
Price: $0.99
A 16-ounce package of Good & Gather Spaghetti provides eight servings -- enough for a large family dinner. It also contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Good & Gather Traditional Pasta Sauce
Price: $1.99
Good & Gather Traditional Pasta Sauce is shelf-stable and ready-to-heat on pasta nights. It contains 1-½ cups of vegetables in every ½ cup of sauce.
Favorite Day Soft French Bread
Price: $2.39
Favorite Day Soft French Bread is the perfect complement to a pasta meal. The 16-ounce baguette provides eight servings. Slice, spread with garlic butter and heat in the oven.
Good & Gather Classic Caesar Salad Kit
Price: $4.19
Good & Gather Classic Caesar Salad Kit makes a good addition to a pasta dinner. The kit conveniently contains a bag of romaine lettuce and separately sealed packets of garlic croutons, shaved parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper.
Good & Gather Old Fashioned Oats
Price: $3.49
An 18-ounce container of Good & Gather Old Fashioned Oats provides enough oats for 13 servings of hot cereal. Oats can also be used to make oatmeal cookies, muffins or granola bars.
Good & Gather Fresh Cut Baby Carrots
Price: $1.39
Good & Gather Fresh Cut Baby Carrots are washed, peeled, and packed with Vitamin A. The mini carrots are good for snacking, roasting in the oven or steaming for a side dish.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability are accurate as of April 8, 2026, and are subject to change.
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