People across the UK can bag themselves some free food through a mobile app.
Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert has explained how to get food from Tesco and Pret a Manger at no cost. They said people will be able to save cash by using the food waste app Olio.
Mirror Online reports how Olio is a free sharing app where people give away food and other household items to people living nearby. The idea is that everything listed on Olio is free, as it is being given away, so you shouldn't have to pay for anything.
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It works with companies such as Tesco and Pret a Manger, as well as independent bakeries and cafes, to send out volunteers to collect surplus food that would otherwise be thrown away. They then list the free grub on Olio so people who live nearby can come and collect it without spending a penny.
Olio is free to download via the App Store or Google Play and also allows people to list used toys, clothing and other household goods.
Writing in their latest newsletter, the MSE team said: "The Olio app is mainly known for offering up grub for nowt - the idea being instead of binning surplus food, people or stores offer it to their local community. When we checked on Mon, we saw bread, fruit and veg, pastries and more offered. People also give away other items, such as clothes, furniture and toys - it's hit and miss, but often hit."
People can sign up for a new account using their email address and confirming their location. They can then log in, browse food items nearby and once they've found something they like, they can click on the listing to request it.
Some of the foods that Laura Gaga, a 40-something civil servant from North West London, was able to get include fresh vegetables, hummus and Greek yoghurt.
Another app that could help you lower your food costs is Too Good To Go. It has partnered up with brands such as Costa, Greggs and M&S, along with independent shops, to sell "magic bags" of food that would otherwise be thrown out at the end of the day.
Prices start from around £2 for a bag, going up to £5ish, depending on the store chosen. The only downside is people can’t choose what food they get - it depends on what is available that day.
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