Your local go-to for free food (and more)
Show your budget who’s boss.
Save money
Browse free food from your local shops and discover things your neighbours are giving away for free – books, toys, toiletries and more!
Declutter in minutes
Olio what you don’t need and give it away: quick, easy and stress-free. Or sell it for a few quid.
Rescue good food
Volunteer to collect surplus food from local businesses, share it with people nearby – and keep some for yourself as a thank you!
Free food from your favourite shops is just a tap away!
What is Olio?
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Hear why our community loves Olio
An amazing community
I started using Olio because we needed items for our newborn. After a few collections I discovered what a wonderful group of Olio-ers there are close to me.
It’s amazing how connected my family are with our community now, and we’ve been sharing flyers locally to help introduce even more people to Olio.
I’ve felt a real sense of accomplishment completing Food Waste Hero pick ups too. It’s wonderful knowing I’m playing a part in reducing waste.
Exactly what me and my family needed
Hi 👋🏻 I’m Chloe Just wanted to come and say Hi 🙂 I’m new here and just wanted to share what a positive experience I’ve had on this app so far. In a cost of living crisis this app has been exactly what me and my family needed with the added bonus of reducing food waste which is a massive problem in this country 🙂 I couldn’t be more grateful for the volunteers who take time out of their day to collect and fairly distribute the food. ❤️
A fulfilling experience
I find being an Ambassador for Olio a really fulfilling role. I love getting out and about talking to people about how they can reduce waste and introducing them to the Olio community. It’s such a great way to do your bit and help out people in your local community.
Wonderful people
Wow, Olio is a godsend. I have met some wonderful kind people along the way while getting some wonderful food and items.