I managed to get three meals and three snacks from Greggs for less than £3

With food prices soaring, millions of us are trying to find cheaper ways to feed ourselves, and there's now a much thriftier way to get your hands on your favourite treats without breaking the bank.

It also stops food going to landfill, which is good for the environment, and stops food being wasted at a time when people are going without. The Too Good to Go app offers 'Magic bags' from a range of shops and restaurants.

The bags are made up of a variety of leftovers which the venues sell at the end of the day at a much lower price. Which items you'll receive remains a mystery until you collect it.

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The app tells you how many are left for each store or restaurant, and what time you can pick the bag up. Some food spots sell out in seconds, and when it came to Greggs there was only one bag left.

I picked my bag up at 5pm on Tuesday, and for £2.95 it covered my lunches for the rest of the working week - as well as a snack each day for the 3pm slump.

I wasn't too sure what to expect ins my bag. The app does warn that as it's a random selection, some dietary requirements cannot be catered for.

But I was pleased with what I saw when I looked inside. There was a box of two Yumyums, as well as an iced donut in a bag, and that was three days' snacks sorted.

Then there was a chicken salad sub, which I knew I should eat first, so that was Wednesday's lunch. There was also a vegan sausage roll and a cheesy bean pasty. I popped those in the freezer, along with two of the sweet treats, ready to defrost when needed.

While a "day old", I found the sandwich was just as tasty as usual, and the vegan sausage roll and donut defrosted really well, maintaining their flavour and texture. There are definitely cheaper ways to feed yourself, but for a treat now and again, this Gregg's magic bag was well worth the money.

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