As food costs soar and many families struggle to keep up with rising energy costs, many are looking at ways to save money on their grocery bills.
And while they were originally set up to stop food waste, a new generation of apps can also save families substantial sums of money and provide meals for less.
Although you have no control on what you get, if you are prepared to take pot luck, the most popular food waste app, Too Good To Go, is well- worth downloading and exploring.