The URI Corner Store is by far the most expensive option, but it is the most accessible, especially if you live on-campus. Keep in mind that the Corner Store may not have all of the items you need in your pantry. Some Items that they do carry are:

• • Ramen

    • $0.65 single 

    • $1.75 cup

  • Pasta

    • $2.75/box

  • Eggs

    • $4.50/dozen

  • Bananas

    • $1.00/each

  • Avocados

    • $2.50/each

  • Blueberries

    • $6.50

  • Strawberries

    • $5.50

  • Broccoli

    • Frozen- $3.50

  • Spring mix

    • $4.50

  • Salad

    • $5.95

*some items in the store do not have prices listed, but if you ask someone working they can price check for you.*

From research, it's been found that Walmart is most likely your cheapest option for food shopping. While it is not on-campus, it is still easily accessible through RIPTA. The RIPTA 66 bus will take you from the Memorial Union on campus to Wickford Junction, which is in the same plaza and a very short walk to Walmart. 

Some items that Walmart carries include:

• Ramen

  • $3.68/12 pack

  • $0.36 single

• Pasta

  • $0.98 (16 oz box) Great Value 

  • $1.76 (16 oz) Barilla

• Chicken breast

  • $2.67/lb

• Rotisserie chicken

  • $6.47 ($2.88/lb)- Freshness guaranteed

• Eggs

  • $1.90/dozen (Great Value)

• Nuts

  • $8.98 (Great Value) ($0.589/oz)

• Beans

  • $0.82/can (Great Value)

• Lentils

  • $1.34/1lb bag (Great Value)

• Tofu

  • ~$2.83 (Franklin Farms brand)

• Bananas

  • $0.27 each

  • $2.02 each for organic (Marketside Fresh

• Potatoes

  • $0.99 each (russet)

  • $1.26 each (sweet potatoes)

• Carrots

  • Baby- $1.34/bag

  • Large- $1.44/bag- Green Giant

  • Frozen- $0.98/bag

• Spinach

  • $2.98- organic

  • $1.16 Frozen Great Value 

• Broccoli

  • Fresh- $1.25/head

  • Frozen- $1.16/bag Great Value

Upon research and price comparisons, Stop & Shop is more pricey than Walmart, but still not as expensive as the URI Corner Store. 

Some items that Stop & Shop carries include:

• Ramen

  • $4.79 12 pack

  • $0.50 single pack

• Pasta

  • $1.25  (16oz box)(Stop & Shop brand)

  • $2.09 (16 oz box) Barilla

• Chicken Breast 

  • $3.99/lb Stop & Shop brand

  • $5.99/lb Nature's Promise chicken breast

• Rotisserie chicken

  • $7.99 ($4.29/lb) Nature’s promise

• Eggs

  • Stop & Shop brand- $2.89/dozen

• Nuts

  • $4.69 for a 6oz can (~$0.50/oz)

• Beans

  • ~$1.29/can 

  • Chickpeas- ~$1.29/can

• Lentils

  • $1.69/bag (Stop & Shop brand)

  • $2.29/bag (Goya brand)

• Tofu

  • $2.79 per package- Nature’s Promise

• Bananas

  • $1.52 each

• Potatoes

  • $1.69 each- russet 

  • $1.65 each- sweet potatoes

• Carrots

  • $1.25- baby carrots

  • $1.99- fresh large carrots

  • $2.29- frozen

• Spinach

  • $3.49/ 6 oz bag (Stop & Shop brand)

  • $5.99/ 11 oz package- Nature’s Promise

• Broccoli

  • $1.59/head (fresh)

  • $2.99/head (organic)

  • $2.09 frozen (steam ready)