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Back-to-school stress starts
in the grocery store

It’s not all about notebooks and number 2 pencils. In fact, most parents dread back-to-school shopping—at the grocery store. A new HelloFresh survey conducted by OnePoll reveals this and more about our food habits as children return to classrooms.
It’s not all about notebooks and number 2 pencils. In fact, most parents dread back-to-school shopping—at the grocery store. A new HelloFresh survey conducted by OnePoll reveals this and more about our food habits as children return to classrooms.
The chore of grocery shopping

The chore of grocery shopping

50%
of parents are concerned about their budget
56%
of parents stress over expensive groceries
49%
of parents worry about accommodating everyone in the family
58%
of parents budget for back-to-school season
44%
of parents worry it will be difficult to prepare all meals for their child as school reopens
$390
Parents spend an extra $390 on groceries per person during the school year
50%
of parents are concerned about their budget
56%
of parents stress over expensive groceries
49%
of parents worry about accommodating everyone in the family
58%
of parents budget for back-to-school season
44%
of parents worry it will be difficult to prepare all meals for their child as school reopens
$390
Parents spend an extra $390 on groceries per person during the school year
Unpacking school lunches

Unpacking school lunches

Foods Kids Leave Uneaten At Lunch

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De-stressing Dinner

De-stressing Dinner

59%
of parents find making dinner stressful
34%
of parents are stressed just thinking about dinner during back-to-school season
35%
of parents say healthy options are the most important mealtime consideration
50%
of parents discuss what’s for dinner with their family
47%
of parents decide what to make based on their schedule
59%
of parents find making dinner stressful
34%
of parents are stressed just thinking about dinner during back-to-school season
35%
of parents say healthy options are the most important mealtime consideration
50%
of parents discuss what’s for dinner with their family
47%
of parents decide what to make based on their schedule

Ace back-to-school meals with HelloFresh

Get off to a good start with quick breakfasts and count on easier nights with ready-to-pack lunches and snacks. Even dinner is a cinch with One Pan and 20 Minute Meals that are low on prep and big on flavor—Quick & Easy wins for any time of year.
Stress less by cutting out grocery runs between work, school, and home. HelloFresh offers farm-fresh ingredients delivered right to your door.
With 50 menu and market options every week, you can expect less drama at the dinner table. Choose from a near-endless variety of recipes, from Vegetarian meals to Takeout Favorites, as well as side salads, garlic bread—even cheesecake for dessert!

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