Fed up with rising living costs? Feeling disconnected from your community? Olio is a community money-saving app, perfect for anyone who loves finding great deals (without leaving your neighbourhood).
Unlock free food from your favourite local supermarkets, discounted groceries and more - so you can save those all-important pennies for the essentials. And it’s not just about food - find free household items being shared by your neighbours, and give away (or sell) anything you don’t need to people who do. You can also volunteer to give back to your community.
Tackling food waste
Every year in the UK, millions of tonnes of edible food goes to waste. Perfectly good bread, fruit, vegetables and chilled food often never make it beyond supermarket shelves. Across the country, Olio’s food safety trained volunteers - known as Food Waste Heroes - are putting a stop to that. They collect surplus food from local supermarkets, bakeries and cafes and share it with people nearby through the app.
Anyone can download Olio’s app and request that food from local volunteers. Once requested, the only thing left is to pop round to the volunteer’s house and collect it. It’s not just businesses that get to have all the fun - neighbours can also share surplus food from their own homes – from unopened cupboard staples to homegrown produce.
Easing the pressure of rising living costs
With food prices and household bills continuing to climb, every saving matters. On Olio, all food shared is completely free. Many household items are too – from clothes and toys to small appliances and furniture. And the impact of that sharing is incredible::
- 84% of Olio-ers report improved financial wellbeing
- 76% report improved mental health
Reducing waste while reducing costs creates both financial relief and peace of mind. Together, that creates breathing space for households who need it.
Reconnecting neighbours and strengthening communities
Modern life can feel isolating. Many of us don’t know the people living just a few doors away. Olio creates small, positive moments of connection – a doorstep collection, a friendly exchange, a familiar face. Over time, those everyday interactions build trust and belonging. In fact, 65% of Olio-ers say they’ve made new friends through sharing.
Strong communities aren’t built through big gestures – they’re built through consistent, everyday interactions between neighbours. Stronger neighbourhoods start with knowing each other. For Neighbourhood Watch members, the link is clear. When neighbours know one another, they’re more likely to look out for each other. Familiar faces create safer streets. Simple conversations build trust.
Olio provides an easy, positive reason to connect. Whether it’s sharing surplus food, passing on a household item or volunteering as a Food Waste Hero, every interaction strengthens the social fabric of a neighbourhood. If you’d like to reduce waste, ease the pressure of rising costs and feel more connected to the people around you, Olio is for you.
Download the free Olio app and see what’s being shared in your community today.