Quick overview

Summer grocery flyers are in full swing across Phoenix. This week you’ll find steep markdowns on chicken at Food City, app-driven savings and DriveUp & Go conveniences at Safeway and Albertsons, and Fry’s continuing its weekend freebie program. Local circulars and the Phoenix Groceries weekly ads remain the best one-stop way to compare the week’s steals.

This week’s standout deals

Food City – chicken steals

• Bone-in split chicken breasts marked as low as $0.97 each (per pound) this week.
• Weekend pickup special noted — pick up 3 pounds for $0.99 on Friday, Saturday or Sunday (check the store circular for details and availability).

Safeway – McDowell Rd. store perks

• Safeway near 340 E McDowell Rd (intersection of E McDowell Rd and N 3rd St) is promoting its forU app.
• The forU app consolidates deals, coupons and rewards — the chain advertises the potential to save about $25 weekly when you stack offers and digital coupons.
• EBT cards accepted in-store and for grocery delivery or DriveUp & Go pickup at this location.

Albertsons – Cave Creek / Union Hills location

• Albertsons at 18411 N Cave Creek Rd (near N Cave Creek Rd and E Union Hills Dr) also pushes its forU/Deals & Delivery app with similar coupon and DriveUp & Go functionality.
• The usual forU benefits — weekly digital coupons, pickup and delivery — can move a medium grocery bill down noticeably when you clip offers.

Fry’s – Weekend FREE-BEE

• Fry’s has been running a “Weekend FREE-BEE” offer — a free item when you spend $35 on Saturday or Sunday. You typically must download or clip the offer in the Fry’s app or digital ad to qualify. Check the current Friday–Sunday flyer in the app to see the free item this weekend.

Seasonal produce and pantry picks

Cherries and summer fruit

• Cherries show up frequently in summer circular snippets — expect promotions in local ads. Look for pint or bulk deals in this heat window; cherries are great for snacking, quick desserts or blending into iced smoothies.

Use-sale pantry pairing

• With chicken that cheap at Food City, think roasted chicken salads, batch-cooked shredded chicken for freezer-ready meals, and chicken tacos for backyard dinners. Buy cherries on sale for compotes or to fold into quick grain salads.

How to maximize savings in Phoenix stores

Use the store apps

• Safeway and Albertsons both emphasize their forU/Deals & Delivery apps — clip digital coupons, combine manufacturer and store promos, and use DriveUp & Go to save time and avoid impulse buys.

Time weekend buys right

• Special weekend pickup prices (like Food City’s 3‑lb pickup) and Fry’s Weekend FREE-BEE are most valuable when timed for Saturday–Sunday shopping. Plan bigger protein buys and produce runs around those windows.

Watch payment and pickup perks

• Safeway explicitly accepts EBT for in-store purchases and for delivery or DriveUp & Go pickup — useful to know if you use EBT. Delivery fees, minimums and promo eligibility vary, so confirm in-app before finalizing.

Quick recipe ideas for sale items

Super-easy shredded chicken (from split breasts)

• Roast or slow-cook split breasts with garlic, salt and a little chicken broth. Shred and freeze in portions for tacos, enchiladas, salads and quick soups.

Cherry compote

• Simmer cherries with a splash of orange juice and a little sugar until saucy. Serve over yogurt, ice cream or toasted bread.

Where to check flyers and circulars

• Phoenix Groceries weekly ads and individual store apps remain the fastest way to confirm prices and limits. Always check the Fry’s, Safeway and Albertsons apps for clipped coupons and DriveUp & Go windows, and call or check the Food City circular for the weekend pickup deal details.

Final notes

Weekly ads change fast — weekend-only pickup offers and app-only free items are common. If you see the Food City chicken price or Fry’s FREE-BEE in the app, snap up what you need early in the weekend to avoid sellouts. Enjoy the summer produce and stretch those grocery dollars with the forU apps and weekend promotions across Phoenix.