Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many families are trying to limit the number of times they physically visit the supermarket. With more people across the country putting more thought than ever into their weekly shops - it's almost become a military operation! To help you plan your next supermarket trip or food delivery in the coming months, we've created a complete shopping list of all the essentials you should be buying. From fresh foods and household staples to young children and pets, this roundup will help you to tick all the boxes.
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Fresh food
Make sure to grab some fresh food for the week, so that you can make plenty of tasty meals for you and yours. In particular, try and grab some fruit and veg to maintain optimum vitamin and mineral levels.
1) Milk
2) Juices
3) Butter
4) Meat
5) Fish
6) Fruit
7) Vegetables
8) Bread
9) Cheese
10) Salad
11) Eggs
12) Yoghurt
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Store cupboard
Store cupboard foods can go a long way - whether you’re looking for tinned tomatoes to make a homemade sauce or baked beans to add to your morning slice of toast, we’ve got you covered.
13) Tinned tomatoes
14) Soups
15) Sauces
16) Jams and spreads
17) Breakfast Cereals
18) Rice
19) Pasta
20) Noodles
21) Pulses
22) Condiments
23) Coffee
24) Tea
25) Sugar
26) Flour
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Frozen Foods
Sometimes it’s easier to stick some frozen food in the oven and have an easy night in, free from stress. If you’re running low on fresh foods, these frozen options will keep you going.
27) Pizza
28) Chips
29) Frozen vegetables
30) Frozen fruit
31) Frozen fish
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Household
With everyone at home, why not indulge in a little spring clean? Tidy kitchen, tidy mind!
32) Bin bags
33) Kitchen roll
34) Foil
35) Dishwasher tablets
36) Washing up liquid
37) Washing powder
38) Fabric softener
Toiletries
All the essentials to help you get out of your pyjamas and leave you feeling fresh and clean.
39) Toilet roll
40) Toothpaste
41) Soap
42) Shampoo
43) Conditioner
44)
45) Sanitary products
Baby and toddler
Keep your little ones feeling comfortable with these baby and toddler specific items.
46) Nappies/ underwear
47) Nappy bags
48) Wet wipes
49) Dummies or comforters
50) Clothes
51) Specific toiletries for children such as sensitive shampoo
52) Bottle sterilising products
Pets
Everything you’ll need to keep your furry friends happy as can be.
53) Pet food
54) Poo bags
55) Treats
Non-essential treats
For anyone desperate to indulge a craving. Why not plan a movie night-in with a buttery bowl of popcorn and chocolate to match?
56) Chocolate
57) Wine
58) Beer
59) Biscuits
56) Soft drinks
60) Crisps
61) Popcorn
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