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The Olio app<\/strong> is the must-have money-saving app for anyone who loves a good deal. It helps you unlock free food, discover discounted groceries and find free household items nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s simple: save money<\/a>, reduce waste and reconnect with your local community \u2013 all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever wondered how the Olio app works, here\u2019s everything you need to know \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can you do on the Olio app?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Olio is your local go-to for free food (and more). With our app, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd50 Pick up free food from local supermarkets, shops and bakeries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uded2 Discover discounted groceries<\/a> happening near you<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Find free household items like furniture, clothes, books, toiletries and kitchenware<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcb7 Give away \u2013 or sell \u2013 things you no longer need to people nearby<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\uddb8 Volunteer as a Food Waste Hero <\/a>and collect surplus food from businesses nearby<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd04 Lend and borrow items instead of buying new<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Discover local events happening in your area<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get free and discounted food near you \ud83e\udd50 <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With the Olio app, you can request free food from local shops and supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury\u2019s, Iceland, and many more. Surplus food is collected by trained volunteers \u2013 known as Food Waste Heroes \u2013 and shared with people nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply browse the free food listings, request what you\u2019d like, arrange a collection time and pick it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also browse the Reduced Food section to see supermarket reductions happening in real time. That means you can plan your shop around what\u2019s already discounted, saving both time and money (no more stalking the member of staff with the yellow stickers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, The Sun<\/em> described the feature as \u201cgenius\u201d<\/a> for helping shoppers spot bargains before they even enter the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find free household items \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a tent for a camping trip? Need to replace a broken toaster? On the Olio app, neighbours share everything from furniture and clothes to books, toys and kitchenware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People have even used the Olio app to source decorations for their wedding<\/a> and furniture for their first flat<\/a> \u2013 proving you can find much more than just the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can browse what\u2019s available nearby, or post a \u201cWanted\u201d listing to let people know what you\u2019re looking for. It\u2019s a simple way to get what you need without buying new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Declutter and earn extra cash \ud83d\udcb7 <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Olio app isn\u2019t just about finding great deals \u2013 it\u2019s also a trusted local marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

List items for free or for sale and declutter without leaving your home. From furniture you no longer need to clothes your little one has grown out of, you can clear space, earn extra cash and give your items a second life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s no longer useful to you could be exactly what someone nearby has been searching for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer as a Food Waste Hero \ud83e\uddb8<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Want to take your impact even further? Volunteer as a Food Waste Hero on the Olio app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Waste Heroes collect unsold food from local businesses and redistribute it through the app \u2013 and they keep between 10%-100% of the food they keep. You can volunteer as little or as often as you like, making it flexible around your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a powerful way to save food, support your community and make a real difference. Plus, many volunteers say it boosts their wellbeing<\/a> \u2013 helping them feel more connected locally<\/a> and more at home in their town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lend and borrow instead of buying new \ud83d\udd04 <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Need a lawnmower for the weekend? Want to borrow a pasta maker for a dinner party? Lending and borrowing on the Olio app helps you make the most of items that are only used occasionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a smart way to save money and cut down on overconsumption at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Discover local events<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Olio app also helps you stay connected to what\u2019s happening nearby. Find local events, car boot sales and community meet-ups \u2013 or share events you\u2019re organising yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s all about bringing neighbours together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why choose the Olio app?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because it helps you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Save money on food and everyday essentials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Find free household items locally<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Unlock free food from the shops you love near you<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Reduce waste without changing your lifestyle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Connect with your community<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download the Olio app today via the App Store or Google Play and experience the Olio magic \u2728<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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