Surging food prices have prompted many people to search for ways to cut costs, and some shoppers are finding deals through an app that also aims to reduce food waste.
"I saw lettuce for $11 – that's insane,” she said. "I've never paid that much for lettuce in my life.Dewji says she tried a "surprise bag" from a grocery store first.
"I was surprised at how good the quality was," she said. "I think I paid $5 for a bag full of vegetables, and they were fresh, they were great."Dewji says she's also had a good experience getting bags of leftovers from several bakeries and restaurants.says food diverted from local landfills adds up to the height of 61 Calgary Towers.
"In Calgary specifically, we've saved more than 33,000 meals from 180 food businesses," Soteroff said."We’re diverting food waste away from landfills and making sure that people have an opportunity to try the product when maybe it's a bit inaccessible based on price," said owner James Boettcher. Dewji says reduced prices have encouraged her to support local businesses she hadn’t tried before, and on average she uses the app once a week.Dewji says there is usually enough food to share, save or freeze.
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