How to save on groceries: 6 apps that sell surplus food for cheap at restaurants, bakeries and other businesses

According to RTS.com, 40% of food in the United States is wasted, even though much of it is edible. This is a colossal amount of waste. There are food scraping apps that can help you save on groceries and save the planet, reports Happy Sprout.

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These data are even more depressing when hundreds of thousands of Americans struggle to make ends meet to feed their families. With these apps, you can start saving on groceries and making a difference in the world right now.

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Food For All

Most of the food wasted in the United States comes from restaurants. Food For All is an app that takes that food and puts it to good use. Consumers can order food that the restaurant has not sold and purchase it at a reduced price. Not only will you get delicious food, but you will also minimize your establishment's food waste.

Flash Food

When grocery items expire, many stores throw them away. WITH Flash Food You can save a lot on meat and other products if you buy them closer to the end of the expiration date. These products are sometimes sold at a discount of up to 50% - it is more profitable for stores to sell them at half price today than to throw them away tomorrow. This way you save money and reduce waste.

Your Local

This app connects you to local restaurants and shops to purchase surplus groceries at up to 70% off. Your Local allows you to select your groceries, pay for them in the app, and then pick up your food at a specific time. As of today, the app is only available in a few US cities.

Too Good To Go

Too Good To Go is an application with an extensive list of restaurants, cafes, bakeries and grocery stores that are willing to give away their surplus at a discount. The app offers customers surprise bags of food - so-called magic bags. Thanks to this idea, you not only enjoy the food, but also feel the positive emotions of the surprise.

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Food Rescue US

It is a application connects businesses that regularly have surplus food with organizations that distribute food to those in need.

Oil

It's the "Tinder for food waste." Oil connects people living nearby so they can share food they intend to throw away. If you've bought too many products or changed your mind about using them, you can simply take a photo of what you don't need, upload the photo to the app, and see if anyone around you wants to buy those products.

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