11 Affordable Sam’s Club Items That Are Perfect for Small Families

Retail chain Sam’s Club is mostly known for its wholesale items and bulk food options that serve many. This can be great for large families and get-togethers, but what if your family is on the smaller side?

Luckily, Sam’s Club also carries basics and helpful items that every family will go through — regardless of their size. Here are 11 incredible items at Sam’s Club that can help smaller families get the most out of their membership.

Editor's note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Olive oil is a great way to incorporate good fats into your diet, and it’s a kitchen staple that many people love. Use it to make delicious pasta, salad dressings, dips, and more.

At Sam’s Club, you can score a three-liter bottle for just $30.98, or 31 cents per ounce. You can also grab high-quality extra virgin olive oil as inexpensively as 34 cents per ounce. You won’t find it for less than 42.7 cents per ounce at Walmart.

At Sam’s Club, rotisserie chicken is a fan favorite, and it’s easy to see why. Perfectly seasoned, this chicken is made fresh in-club every day and serves up 19 grams of protein per serving.

A whole chicken costs just $4.98, is a great size for a small family, and comes ready to eat making it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.

While purchasing 10 or more pounds of beans in bulk can feel like a big commitment for a small family, this retailer sells canned black beans and pinto beans in boxes of six, making stocking up super convenient.

Each box is just $5.98, and each can reasonably priced around $1.

Can you ever really have too much toilet paper? Stock up for the house on the cheap —- and re-stock less often —- with a giant pack of rolls at Sam’s Club. Most places will only sell one-ply paper at their prices, but you can procure high-quality options for an amazing price at the warehouse.

Nab 45 rolls of two-ply paper for just $26.83, or one penny per square foot. The exact same box at Walmart is $40.93.

Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids, making it an ancient grain that’s incredibly good for you. It’s ready in 15 minutes and can be added as a side, thrown into a wrap or salad, or cooked as a main dish.

The warehouse sells a four-pound bag for just under $10, or a super affordable 16 cents per ounce. Walmart’s least expensive option is 21.7 cents per ounce.

No matter the size of your family, stocking up on laundry detergent can really help you in a dirty clothing disaster. This is especially true if you have pets, who can wreak havoc on many items in their lifetimes.

Sam’s Club sells a 150-load liquid All Advanced detergent for just $18.98, or 8.4 cents per ounce. It’s currently $32.49 at Walmart.

It’s important to incorporate a good amount of protein in your body, especially as you age. These Ready bars have 15 grams of protein each. They are a fantastic snack and a great solution to meet your nutrition requirements.

At Sam’s Club, a 20 pack is currently on sale for $12.98, or 65 cents each, and regularly priced at $16.98. In comparison, Walmart sells the same pack for $30.

Nothing says comfort food like a chicken pot pie. But, really, who has the time to make it from scratch often at all? Enter: Marie Callender's eight-pack of chicken pot pies. Store them in the freezer and make a few quick meals out of them when you’re stuck in a rut.

At $12.98 for an eight pack, $1.62 per serving is a cost efficient dinner for any family.

If you want a quick, delicious, decadent pasta, then Sam’s Club is a great way to buy this classic dish. Pick up a high-quality pack of two 20-ounce lasagnas for just $14.98 —- $7.49 each —- or 37 cents per ounce. Loaded with 24 grams of protein per serving, this dish is easy to grab and go for a couple of sturdy meals.

There are frozen lasagna options that cost less, however they don’t have the hint of fresh basil or low calorie count like what the warehouse offers.

Weather changes, viruses, and emotional events all call for us to have tissue on hand. Help to protect your sensitive skin with a brand that is hypoallergenic and free from toxins, like the Member’s Mark three-ply option.

The big box retailer sells a 12 pack of boxes of these facial tissues for just $13.98, or one penny per sheet. In contrast, Kleenex brand three-ply paper is regularly priced elsewhere at about six cents per sheet.

Getting your recommended amount of calcium can also be difficult. Snacking on sticks of cheese can help. With only one carb and 80 calories, you can enjoy a bulk pack of Frigo Cheese Heads string cheese for just $9.98, or 22 cents per individually wrapped snack.

Other retailers carry the same cheese sticks for upwards of 33 cents each.

While it can seem complicated to purchase in bulk for a smaller family, it can be totally worth it for convenience and to help you save money on essentials. With over 600 locations in the United States alone, Sam’s Club is a reliably cost-efficient option you can find almost anywhere.

Just be sure to only buy in bulk things that you’ll need and use to make sure they’re worth it for your small family.