Around 40 percent of the food Americans buy ends up in the trash. Food waste is a global issue but an American now living in Britain is trying to change that.

“Anyone who has food they’re not going to eat just takes a picture and uploads it, and it immediately alerts people nearby that delicious food’s available,” said Saasha Celestial-One founder of the Olio app.

From there, anyone on the app can then pick-up the free food and arrange a time and place for pickup.

”As you’re scrolling through, it really is a hodgepodge of items. it is, in fact that’s what Olio means,” said Celestial-One.



Postings range from bananas, olive oil, even a bottle of champagne. The app is now in 49 countries, including the U.S.



”The joy of giving something of value to another human is, it feels really special,” said Celestial-One.

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She said its an easy resource for low income families or college students…like Nicole.. who picks up free food to help make end’s meet.

”I’ve got the items you requested on the app. This is for you.”



Saira Tamboo started using the app last year to donate her extra food.



”If you’ve got the item there, within a minute or so it can be posted. and within minutes as well you can have someone coming to collect it,” said Tamboo.



”I would encourage anyone who’s maybe a bit skeptical to add something to the app and wait for the magic to happen,” said Celestial-One.

She says that magic is already being shared by more than a million users.