With rising grocery costs and little ones who change their minds on food weekly, keeping lunchboxes fresh and exciting without breaking the bank is no small feat.
But there’s a clever app turning into a go-to hack for smart parents — and it’s called Too Good to Go.
What is Too Good to Go?
Too Good to Go is a free app that connects users with local cafes, bakeries, grocers, and restaurants offering surprise bags of surplus food at heavily discounted prices — often just $6.99 or less.
That means parents can pick up lunchbox goodies like:
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Fresh fruit
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Baked treats
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Wholesome snacks
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Grocery items and more
Popular participating businesses include Baker’s Delight and more than 2,500 locations across Australia.
Why parents are loving it
Already used by more than 1.2 million Aussies, Too Good to Go is becoming a favourite for families wanting to:
- Save money on groceries
- Reduce food waste
- Keep lunchboxes exciting
- Try new food items from trusted brands.
And because the food is perfectly good — just surplus — it’s also a great way to teach kids about sustainability and making mindful choices.
Budget-friendly, kid-approved lunches
Whether you’re feeding one child or several, using Too Good to Go means more options and less stress during the school week. You never quite know what you’ll get in each surprise bag, but that’s part of the fun — and it’s a great way to introduce kids to new foods they might otherwise skip at the supermarket.
How it works
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Download the app
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Browse nearby food businesses
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Reserve your “surprise bag”
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Pick it up at the allocated time
It’s simple, fast, and a little bit exciting — especially when it helps fill those lunchboxes and saves money.
Good for your family and the planet
Beyond saving dollars, Too Good to Go is also about cutting down food waste. In Australia, more than 7.6 million tonnes of food are wasted every year. By rescuing good food before it’s thrown out, families can be part of a powerful movement for change — one lunchbox at a time.
Want to try it? Too Good to Go is available now on the App Store and Google Play. Visit toogoodtogo.com to learn more and find participating businesses near you.
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