Don't Waste Your Money: Saving on groceries with discount apps

Millions of Americans are still waiting to see when they will receive their SNAP benefits. Meanwhile, many families' refrigerators remain empty.

Despite easing inflation, grocery prices are high, but there are many ways to save on groceries. One way is to search for food that would otherwise be thrown out.

Rising prices have caused some shoppers to look at grocery salvage stores and saving apps. These discount programs can help find food at half price or less to avoid edible groceries from hitting the dumpster.

Some say salvage stores help them afford groceries for the week.

While there may not be salvage stores in every community, there are several apps like Flashfood that partners with grocery stores in about half the country.

Simply download the app and select your region. The app will show all discounts for that day in stores in your area. 

The discounts are for food that is quickly approaching its best buy date, but the food is definitely still good for the bargain. 

Another app is Too Good to Go, which partners with Whole Foods and offers food at 50% off before it expires. The app also partners with local bakeries and delis.

LaDawn Spivery is a bakery owner who lists food on the app. She offers bags of baked goods and fruit at a deep discount. This is leftover food that she used to throw away. She sells a bag that retails for $18 for just $5.99.

The app helps reduce food waste from cafes, bakeries and restaurants.

Salvage stores and apps are a great way to save, so you don’t waste your money.