How to Use Too Good To Go to Save Surplus Food
Buy surplus food from stores at a discount through the Too Good To Go app.
Steps
- 1
Download the Too Good To Go app
from your phone's app store. Create an account with your email.
- 2
Allow the app to see your location
to find nearby stores with surplus food. Browse the available Surprise Bags.
- 3
Tap a Surprise Bag
to see the food type and pickup window. Each bag costs less than the retail value of the items inside.
- 4
Buy the bag
by tapping "Reserve" and paying through the app. The app shows the pickup address and instructions.
- 5
Show your confirmation at pickup
during the selected window. The staff hands you your Surprise Bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of food come in a Surprise Bag?Show
The contents vary by store. You might get bakery items, prepared meals, or produce that would otherwise be thrown away.
Can I choose what goes in my Surprise Bag?Show
No, the bag is a surprise. The store fills it with whatever surplus items they have at the end of the day.
Can I get a refund if I do not like the contents of my bag?Show
Too Good To Go does not refund Surprise Bags because the contents are surplus items that would be thrown away.
How is Too Good To Go different from a food delivery app?Show
Too Good To Go is for picking up surplus food in person to reduce waste, not for ordering specific meals for delivery.
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