How families can lower gas and groceries bills

Chad Koch is the sole income earner of a family of seven and knows how pricy food can be.

According to the 2025 Food Price Report, the average Canadian family of four spent more than $16,000 on groceries in 2024.

On the other hand, Chad Koch spends up to $350 every two weeks on food and gas, (roughly $9,100 for the entire year), a much lower amount than the national average.

The St. Albert resident told CTV News Edmonton, “Having as many kids as we've had, we've had to always try to make sure that we're doing the most cost-efficient grocery shopping we could." Here's how he is able to accomplish this spectacular feat against all odds.

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