Are there any shops around Bangor/Bar Harbor that sell old/sub-standard/bad produce at discount? Eg Krogers usually have bags of unseemly fruit for 1$.
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geaibleu OP t1_je2plmp wrote
Good idea. i don't feel right going there myself but i do know folks who need that.
Doc_coletti t1_je4txcd wrote
Food pantry in my town will deliver to those who need but don’t feel comfortable going.
geaibleu OP t1_je4xjgj wrote
I'm not in situation where i need to be taking food from pantries, just looking to save money here/there, reduce waste.
Doc_coletti t1_je4xtj9 wrote
Oh sorry I misunderstood. I get you now.
geaibleu OP t1_je533xx wrote
No problem
Bjorn__Ironside t1_je3ipy9 wrote
Try just going straight to the source. I get all sorts of produce for my pigs from farms that just throw the undesirable harvests to the side while picking. I just grab a trash can and walk the side of the field filling it up. Obviously you would want something smaller but a lot of what they throw has a small insect mark or discolored portion or whatnot.
geaibleu OP t1_je537vm wrote
That's good advice, i will ask around farms.
Doc_coletti t1_je4y6m1 wrote
If there’s a small local store near you, find out what days the produce comes in or the days they cut meat.
At my business when we cut meat and put it out, we still want to get rid of the older stuff so it gets discounted. So for a few hours there’s usually some good deals on nice steaks.
We will also order in bulk for people if they have something they want we don’t carry, or something they want a lot of, and whatever discount we get for the bulk purchase is passed on to whoever orders it.
janna15 t1_jegk03b wrote
“Krogers”? Welcome fellow Midwesterner! ☺️
dr0wningggg t1_je2a83d wrote
some of the food pantries in the area get produce that’s going bad. i’ve scored bell peppers, berries, and pineapple at mine.