This manual is designed to assist those helping professionals responsible for developing consumer education programs for older adults on the topic of food purchasing and costs. In a modular presentation format, the materials focus on the follwing areas of concern: (1) information on food buying; (2) planning the food budget; (3) shopping for good nutrition; (4) guidelines for buying food; and (5) money-saving tips. Workshop guidelines, a program checklist, learning objectives, a facilitator's guide, supplemental materials such as puzzles and transparency masters, and references are also provided. (HLM)