Last week of trying to buy only what is needed - I failed

I spent $122.32 on food/toiletries/household and again that was awfully close to last year's weekly spending average was $139.82 so I only have $17.50 to add to last week's savings for the month of $52 for a total of $69.50. I was hoping to have saved/not spent $100 by the end of February to make an unbudgeted contribution to a local organization that works to eliminate homelessness for families. I'll make the donation regardless as I am doing this to remind myself in a concrete way how I live in abundance.

I gave in this week and bought things we didn't need (4 packages of ground turkey at $1.50 off, Cheerios at 2/1 plus $1 off coupon, wild rice mix at $1 off were the biggest offenders). Without those purchases I would have had another $22.95 to add to my savings for the month for a total of $91.95. I'm sure there are other things I wouldn't have bought this month if I really was living on $100 less a month for this category of expenses. I am happy though with how it made me think more about food insecurity issues and look at my buying patterns.