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Of course, any subscription service adds up over time.

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Availability:Nationwide, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

Dinnerly

Why Its Worth It:Dinnerly bills itself as the affordable meal kit.

Launched in 2018 by Marley Spoon, youll find 28 recipes to choose from for each weekly box.

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If youreallydont want to cook, the service offers snacks and desserts too.

Cost:Meals start at just $4.69.

There is a minimum order charge of $44, and shipping on all boxes is $9.

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Both are available in weekly boxes of three to six meals.

Availability:Nationwide, excluding Montana, North Dakota, Alaska, and Hawaii.

The companys aim is to bring tasty value and convenience, not make you a chef.

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Delivery is free for orders over $49, and $10 for anything less than that amount.

All ingredients are fresh, organic,andvegan, making it aperfect vegan meal delivery service.

Whats more: Daily Harvests packaging is completely compostable.

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Cost:Pricing ranges from $6 to $12 per item, with smoothies starting at $8.

Plus, the more you order, the more you save.

Cost:Meals start at $8 per serving, plus $8 for shipping.

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And if your kid is on a dairy-free or gluten-free diet, Yumble has options for that too.

Availability:Most of the East Coast, Texas, and parts of the West Coast and Midwest.

Delivery is free for orders over $49, and $10 for anything less than that amount.

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Cost:Meals start at $9.

Availability:Nationwide, excluding Hawaii and Alaska.

Mosaic Foods

Why Its Worth It:Heres another plant-based, cheap meal delivery service.

3:4 Home Chef Subscription

Youll find Moroccan vegetable tagine, Thai peanut curry, creamy pesto cavatappi, and more.

Cost:Meals start at $9, and each box requires a $70 minimum.

Availability:New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, and the surrounding areas.

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