It’s encouraged me to be creative in the kitchen
Last year, Julia Wilson’s 66-year-old husband Peter had a stroke so she gave up her job as a carer to look after him full-time.
She discovered food-saving app Too Good To Go while browsing the internet three years ago and says it has been “a lifeline” for them.
Julia, 60, says: “You don’t get paid much for being a carer, but Too Good To Go has been brilliant.
“We used to spend a horrendous amount on food – about £100 a week. Now we spend around £60. It’s been a real lifeline for us.”
Julia uses the app to buy hugely discounted bags from
Morrisons the most. But she also gets cakes from Greggs and other local shops like Hobbs
House Bakery.
She reserves magic bags via the site around three times a week. Julia, of
Coalpit Heath, South
Glos, said: “They are only a
few pounds, most often for produce worth well over £10.
“Christmas was just overwhelming. We had mince pies, chocolate cake… so many things.
“And it’s really inspired me to come up with different dishes in the kitchen, which has just been so enjoyable.”