Discover Olio: The app for free finds, local deals, and helping you live more sustainably
Olio is the UK’s #1 trusted neighbourhood marketplace for finding what you need and sharing what you don’t. Find free and discounted fresh food, give away unwanted items without leaving home, discover local deals and events, and volunteer to support your community.
With Olio, you can connect with your local community, shop closer to home, and live more sustainably – and save money while you’re at it.
All the things you’ll love about Olio:
Get free and discounted food from the shops you love
Save money by finding free and discounted items near you. Request free food on the Olio app from neighbours or local stores like Tesco, Sainsbury’s or Holland & Barrett and collect it from volunteers, known as Food Waste Heroes. Or, browse the Deals section to see supermarket reductions happening in real time, and be the first to get your hands on bargains nearby. With Deals on Olio, you can plan your trip to the shops knowing what’s already on offer – saving you time and money in the process.
See what your neighbours are giving away
Find the tent you need for an upcoming camping trip, or replace a toaster that broke last week by browsing the free non-food section of the app or even posting a Wanted listing letting people nearby know what you’re looking for.
Declutter and earn extra cash
Declutter and share your pre-loved things without leaving the house – say goodbye to queues at the post office! From furniture you no longer need, to clothes your little one has grown out of, you can earn extra cash, clear your space and save things from landfill in the process. Remember, what’s useless to you could be exactly what someone down the road has been looking for! Just add items for free or for sale on Olio and use our trusted marketplace to rehome your belongings with zero hassle. Read our top tips on how to declutter here.
Lend and borrow items
In need of a lawnmower to tame your garden? Got an air mattress that you’re happy to loan out? Or simply want to borrow a pasta maker to take your culinary skills to the next level? Lending and borrowing on Olio is a great way for you and your neighbours to make the most of the items you already own. Don’t buy something you’re only going to use once in a while – borrow it on Olio instead, and help us fight over-consumption at the same time.
Discover and spread the word about local events
With Olio, you can find events happening in your local area and spread the word about events you care about with Olio. Be the first to hear about a car boot sale down the road or let people know about a book club you’re organising – we’re bringing local communities together to create a happier, more sustainable future. Read more about Olio events here.
Volunteer in your community
You can be a hero and give back to your community 🦸 Get involved in the fight against food waste by volunteering as a Food Waste Hero with Olio! Our volunteers collect unsold food from local businesses and share it with people nearby via the app (and keep 10% for themselves, too!). You can volunteer as little or as often as you like – lots of people sign up for a one-off slot to see what it’s like before committing to anything. To find out more about Olio’s Food Waste Hero programme and how to get involved, watch this video of our co-founders Tessa and Saasha explaining in more detail.
Join the Olio community today and start your sustainable living journey – thousands of people near you are already using the app and millions of items are being shared on Olio every month!