This Is How To Eat For Free

1. Attend product food launches!

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When a company launches a new food or drink product, they give out freebies so people can taste and try it out. They intend to get the name of the product or brand out there, and people will spread the word. It's a great way to bag yourself some free food!

2. Volunteer at events

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When you volunteer at events such as festivals or public events, usually, staff are given free food in their breaks as a kind of payment. If you want to get some free food it's a great way to try out something new, meet people, and fill up on food for free.

3. Visit the local food bank

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Local food banks are an amazing service for people who are struggling. Food banks are run on charity as well as people's kindness. If you're struggling to buy your own food this is a great option as it's more than likely that there will be a food bank or a soup kitchen in your local area.

4. Get the free samples at the grocery store

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Often when you go to big grocery stores like Walmart or Trader Joe's, they'll be handing out free samples and tasters. Make the most of them and fill up on some free food. They only sample things that are bound to be delicious so it's a great way to treat yourself...totally for free!

5. Learn how to forage

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Foraging is such a lovely hobby, and it's also super productive. You're out in nature, exploring the wildlife and gathering foods that you can eat. It's straight from mother nature with no ramped-up price tag and no harmful ingredients. Learn all of the things you can safely forage in your area!

6. Dumpster diving

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Okay, so dumpster diving may not sound super appealing. But we're not talking about grabbing half-eaten bananas from people's garbage. When you go to the dumpsters belonging to grocery stores or restaurants you'll find lots of things still in packages that may be expiring or after their 'best before'.

7. Grow your own food!

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Becoming more self-sufficient is something we should really all be doing. Not only is it healthier, more rewarding, and free from pesticides and preservatives, but it's also FREE. What better way to get yourself free food than to grow it yourself? You can grow fruits and veggies and potatoes...pretty much anything you'd like!

8. Accept invites to dinner

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If you want some free food, don't turn down any dinner invites. If someone asks you for dinner, don't say no! Not only is it a great way to socialize, but it's also experiencing someone else's home cooking which is always a treat. Plus, it's free so you won't even be spending a dime!

9. Become a food blogger

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Now, influencers, bloggers, and content creators are some of the people who get the most things given to them for free because they are advertisements. So for food bloggers, free food is something that's handed out regularly. Companies want bloggers to try it and speak about it on social media to help sell it.

10. Sign up for platforms like Freecycle

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There are platforms and sites out there specifically for giving out free food to people. There are many different sites you can try, all with the same aim. So you may be able to get yourself some free food or free produce when a company has spare products for you to cook or eat.

11. Attend your local church groups

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Local church groups are great for supporting the community and there are often lots of meetings and events where you can go and you will likely find some free food too! They also may have some programs run by the church itself to help people in need if they are struggling to buy food!

12. Download food-sharing apps

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Nowadays there's an app for everything...even food sharing! There are many different food apps out there that you can download to see if anybody happens to be giving away free food in your area. You'd be surprised at how effective they can be. People may post when they have too much food and don't want to waste it!

13. Work at a local restaurant or food chain

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When you work in the food industry or hospitality in a restaurant or food chain you'll probably be given free food in your breaks. They are making food and so it makes sense that they also give it to their staff! If you want to combine a job and free food, then this is a good option.

14. Host a potluck where family/friends bring a dish

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A potluck is a brilliant way to get free food. Ask everyone to bring a dish of their choice, it can be anything and then invite them all and host the night. Then, you end up with a whole lot of delicious food and different dishes and you'll probably be able to keep the leftovers too!

15. Do online surveys in exchange for food vouchers

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Online surveys are another way to get free food. Look around at which surveys are the best as some may take so long that they; 're not worth the rewards. Others have good coupons to collect as a reward. Save them up and you can then get yourself some free food!

16. Become a mystery shopper

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Sometimes being a mystery shopper entails going to restaurants and trying out something on their menu to see how the service and the quality of the food is. It means you get to try the meal and it's not costing you a penny because it's all a part of the job!

17. Take home yours/others' leftovers

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When you go somewhere, don't let your leftovers be sent back to the kitchen to be thrown straight into the garbage. Ask if you can take it home. Even if you're at a buffet, ask the kitchen staff f there's any waste you can take. It's better to feed people than being put them straight into the waste.

18. Collect food coupons

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On the backs of magazines, on leaflets, there are usually coupons of some kind that you can collect. Instead of throwing things out, check them and keep the coupons, and you'll probably be able to use some to get yourself some free food and save you some dollars!

19. Go to food workshops

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Food workshops often don't cost a lot of money, but sometimes they might be free. You may be able to sign up with different clubs or new opportunities through your work. When you go to a food workshop you will get to try out the food that is being spoken about...for free!

20. Trade your things for food

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Trading is a great way to get something you want and get rid of something you don't, that somebody else would love. Instead of wasting your old things or unwanted things, see if there's anyone out there that wants it. And in exchange ask for some food. It's a good deal when two parties are both happy with the exchange.

21. Go fishing

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One of the free ways to get food from the wild is to start fishing. Fish is a super healthy protein and it's also full of Omega 3 fatty acids. Buying fresh fish from a store can be very expensive, but fishing from the ocean and rivers is free. And for some people, a great hobby.

22. Exchange your services for free food

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Often you can offer your services in exchange for free food. For example, with sites such as Workaway, you can offer a service, and in exchange, you are given free food and board. This means you are getting all of your meals made for you in exchange for your skills/labor.

23. Attend free public events

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Public events are being held all of the time. Often we don't even know about them, but all you have to do is search and you'll probably find a load of free public events to attend in your nearest city. At these events, there's often some kind of free food or even a buffet which you can eat.

24. Use social media sites to grab yourself free meals from restaurants

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Foursquare and similar social media apps let you know when there are opportunities available from restaurants to get free food. The apps will tell you when restaurants are having an opening or are serving out so many meals for free. When you sign up you'll be in with a chance of grabbing these opportunities.

25. Attend a food festival

Food festivals are great. Many are actually free to attend, and although the food isn't free, the majority if not all of the stalls will give out free samples of their food which you can help yourself to. In fact, by the time you've had all of the samples, you'll be full of all of the free food!

26. Get chickens/ ducks

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Having chickens or ducks is one of the best ways of getting free food every day. Eggs are healthy and filling and a great source of protein. You do not even need a huge amount of space to get ducks/chickens and you can have them as pets. They are low maintenance and will not only add to your life, but they'll also give you free food.

27. Check out any government food assistance programs

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If you are struggling for money and you have found yourself in a situation where you can't afford food, then one of the best things to do is to check out the government programs and schemes that are available. There should be something out there to help you get free food if you can't afford it.

28. Attend focus groups for food research companies

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Food research companies are always running focus groups and they want people to attend to be able to give their honest feedback. All you have to do is attend and try the food and give your feedback. It means that you can eat for free, without even having to do much in return.

29. Attend parties

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There's always some kind of buffet at a party...and let's face it, it's the best bit! So, don't turn down your party offers, if free food is the aim! You can attend the party, have a fun night, and help yourself to as many platefuls of free food as you fancy. Because there's always more food than is actually necessary!

30. Collect all of your reward points

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Pretty much all grocery stores have some kind of reward system and sometimes it's easy to disregard it because it seems to be more effort than it's worth. But it's a fairly simple process and it really will add up so that you can then use them to purchase food at no extra cost.