How to share and text your grocery list
Updated October 2026 · 2 min read
Quick answer
Open your list and tap share. It goes out as a text, so whoever is at the store has it.
Share the list
Open Plan, then the grocery tab. Tap Share and pick a person.
Check the total
The list shows what it should cost. If you are splitting the shop, send it before anyone leaves.
Cross things off
Tick items as you shop. Check the pantry before you leave so you do not buy things twice.
Tip
Send the list the night before. The person who goes has time to ask a question.
Why send the list instead of carrying it?
Whoever is at the store is the person with the least information. A shared list means they are not guessing, and they do not have to phone you from aisle six. It also lets two people shop without buying the same thing twice.
What makes a list easy to shop?
A good list is short and grouped.
| Section | Typical items |
|---|---|
| Produce | Fruit, vegetables, herbs |
| Meat and fish | Chicken, ground beef, fish |
| Dairy and eggs | Milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt |
| Pantry | Rice, pasta, canned goods |
| Frozen | Vegetables, fruit, ready foods |
| Produce | Fruit, vegetables, herbs |
| Meat and fish | Chicken, ground beef, fish |
| Dairy and eggs | Milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt |
| Pantry | Rice, pasta, canned goods |
How do you avoid buying things twice?
Check the pantry and the fridge before the list goes out. The most common double buys are spices, sauces, sour cream, butter and canned tomatoes. A thirty second look saves real money across a year.
How do you shop faster?
Walk the store in the order of the list. Do the cold items last so they stay cold. If the store is crowded, shop the perimeter first, where the fresh food is, then the aisles you need.
What if someone changes the plan?
Update the plan and send the list again. Do not rely on a text that says "never mind the chicken." Items on the list should always match the plan.
How do you split a shop between two people?
Send each person the sections they will cover. One takes produce and dairy, the other takes pantry and frozen. You finish in half the time, and the receipt can be scanned once.
Should you send it the night before?
Yes, if you can. It gives the shopper time to ask questions and spot a missing item before they are in the car.
Frequently Asked Questions
It shares as a text message. Updates after you send it need a new share.
Yes. Use your phone or browser's share or print option.
Yes. You can text it to anyone, and they will see the items without signing in.
Plan the meals first, then build the list from the plan, then check the pantry. In that order.