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UK Mom Scores Free Groceries: Here's How!
20 Nov
Summary
- A mother uses the Olio app to collect surplus food from supermarkets.
- The app helps reduce food waste by redistributing items near expiration.
- Collections include groceries like vegetables, fruit, bread, and meat.
A mother of four in the UK is sharing her method for obtaining significant amounts of free groceries through the Olio app. This initiative focuses on reducing food waste by collecting items from supermarkets that are nearing their expiration dates. Her hauls have included a variety of food, such as vegetables for Christmas, fruits, bread, and even meat, significantly easing the financial burden of food shopping.
The Olio app connects users with food waste heroes or local individuals who offer surplus food that would otherwise be thrown away. While the groceries are free, availability can vary, and there's no guarantee of specific items. This mother acts as a food waste hero, collecting unsold food and distributing it within her community, with a portion often going to local food banks and churches.
While some social media users praised the app and the mother's efforts, others criticized the amount of sugary treats in one particular haul. The mother defended her actions, emphasizing that all the collected food would have been wasted and highlighting that she distributes what her family cannot use to those in need.
