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CNA
23-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Groups providing "rescued" food say demand is rising
Groups that provide free food that is nearing expiration or mildly defective say demand is rising. At least one says it has seen an increase of about 15 per cent. Another plans to expand its distribution points to more than 60 by the end of this year, from the current 51. It says this is to help more lower-income families with the rising cost of living. Kate Low has more. Groups that provide free food that is nearing expiration or mildly defective say demand is rising. At least one says it has seen an increase of about 15 per cent. Another plans to expand its distribution points to more than 60 by the end of this year, from the current 51. It says this is to help more lower-income families with the rising cost of living. Kate Low has more.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Chick-fil-A is handing out free fries and nuggets for the next few weeks... here's what you have to do
Chick-fil-A fans can snag food free of charge through the chain's Code Moo digital game. The restaurant chain is giving its customers the chance to win free items through the game, which launched on July 15. Code Moo features three weeks of missions to win offerings like medium waffle fries, chocolate chunk cookies, and five-piece chicken nuggets. Fans who play the game can select one of three Chick-fil-A cow characters to try and break into the Circus Burger headquarters. If their character outruns the game's security guards, a free food reward will be added to their Chick-fil-A accounts, which they have one week redeem. Chick-fil-A's younger customers can also enjoy a four-minute digital short dubbed 'Udder Chaos' and listen to the all-new Cow Tales podcast on the chain's app. Fans interested in celebrating this cow-tastic event after the summer season can purchase an item from Chick-fil-A's new Cow Collection merchandise. The line includes cow-themed shirts, bags, towels, hats, and a pickle-ball set. With over 3,000 US locations, Chick-fil-A continues to be one of the fastest-growing fast-food chains, topping ASCIs list of favorite quick-service restaurants. Chick-fil-A brought back popular offerings and introduced new ones over the last few months. The chain's popular Peach Milkshake made its triumphant return in June for its 16th year in a row. A Peach Frosted Lemonade debuted on the same day, which Chick-fil-A said 'delivers a taste of summer with every sip.' The company is also advertising its limited-time Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages, which received high praise from customers when they dropped on its spring menu. While Chick-fil-A is considered one of the nation's unhealthiest fast food restaurants, it's been busy testing new sandwiches and nuggets at participating locations in Utah, Florida, and Missouri. The new items follow the chain's decision to dial back its 'No Antibiotics Ever' pledge while maintaining its 2026 cage-free egg goal. The company racked in over $22 billion in revenue last year, one of three to reach that milestone. This year's revenue is expected to be higher, and its expansion into the Asian Market in Singapore could help them do that. Chick-fil-A's new Cow Collection merchandise includes shirts, bags, towels, hats, and a pickle-ball set Chick-fil-A is one of three fast food chains to hit $20 billion in revenue last year McDonald's also reached the $20 billion revenue total in 2024 despite this year's first quarter sales drop. It was one of the first chains to challenge competitors this summer by extending its operating hours and heavily promoting the return of its beloved snack wrap. Wendy's and Burger King jumped in with limited-time offers for rewards members before McDonald's clapped back with its spicy breakfast sandwiches. The summer beverage battles have been just as lively after Starbucks brought back its Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers.
The Sun
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
McDonald's is giving away FREE food and up to £10k cash as part of new Side Missions offer
MCDONALD'S is launching a new game with free food and cash worth £10,000 up for grabs. The fast food chain's new Side Missions will kick off on July 14 and last until August 25. 2 2 During weekdays, customers can unlock special food deals through the McDonald's App. You can download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store and then tap on the "Side Missions" section to take part. Deals include items like £1.39 Chicken McNuggets, £5 Shareboxes, or 15% off when you spend £15. The food offers change daily, so there's always something new to try. These offers are valid from 11am to midnight on the day you claim them. On weekends, customers have the chance to win instant prizes - including £10,000 in cash. Customers just need to tap on the Side Missions in the app and see if they've won. Prizes include £10,000 cash (four winners), £100 Argos or Virgin Experience vouchers, cinema tickets, and free McDonald's favourites like Fries or Mini McFlurries. All rewards are then delivered straight to the app, which customers can claim in-store or online. Customers can play once a day throughout the campaign. McDonald's launches brand-new burger featuring never-before-seen sauce Weekday food offers are only available Monday to Friday. Weekend prizes must be claimed by 9:59am on Tuesday, August, 26. Food prizes won on weekends expire at midnight on Monday, August 25. Full list of rewards on offer Week one: July 14: £1.39 for 6 Chicken McNuggets July 15: £1.99 for 6 McNuggets & Medium Fries July 16: £1.19 Cheeseburger July 17: £5 for 20 Chicken McNuggets Sharebox July 18: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink July 19-20: Prize pool Week two: July 21: £1.99 Big Mac July 22: £1.99 for 6 Chicken McNuggets & Medium Fries July 23: £1.19 Mayo Chicken July 24: £5 for 20 Chicken McNuggets Sharebox July 25: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink July 26–27: Prize pool Week three: July 28: £1.39 for 6 Chicken McNuggets July 29: £1.99 for McChicken Sandwich & Medium Fries July 30: £1.19 Cheeseburger July 31: £5 for 12 Cheese Sharebox August 1: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink August 2–3: Prize pool Week four: August 4: £1.99 Big Mac August 5: £1.99 McChicken Sandwich & Medium Fries August 6: £1.19 Mayo Chicken August 7: £5 Cheese Sharebox August 8: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink August 9-10: Prize pool Rewards in the prize pool include £10,000 cash (four winners), £100 Argos or Virgin Experience vouchers, cinema tickets, and free McDonald's favourites like Fries or Mini McFlurries. What else is happening at McDonald's? Last week, McDonald's introduced a new twist on a classic with the launch of the Double Filet-o-Fish. This new burger includes two crispy Pollock fish patties, along with melted cheese and creamy tartar sauce, all served in a steamed bun – just like the original. The Double Filet-o-Fish costs £5.29 on its own or £7.39 as part of an Everyday Value Meal. It joins other menu items like the Big Arch, a massive new burger. Last month, McDonald's also added four new items to the menu, including the Cheesy McCrispy burger and Halloumi fries. The Halloumi fries cost £6.69 on their own or £8.49 as part of a medium meal. This included a Cheesy McCrispy burger and Halloumi fries. The savoury snack will cost £6.69 on its own or £8.49 for a medium meal. For those craving something sweet, there's the Toffee Crisp McFlurry or the Toffee Apple Pie. How to save at McDonald's You could end up being charged more for a McDonald's meal based solely on the McDonald's restaurant you choose. Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30% cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other. You can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 at any time by filling in a feedback survey found on McDonald's receipts. The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey. You'll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer. There are some deals and offers you can only get if you have the My McDonald's app, so it's worth signing up to get money off your meals. The MyMcDonald's app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones and is quick to set up. You can also bag freebies and discounts on your birthday if you're a My McDonald's app user. The chain has recently sent out reminders to app users to fill out their birthday details - otherwise they could miss out on birthday treats.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I was chuffed to feed myself for a day for FREE with an overlooked app – trolls call me ‘sad' & ask if I ‘reuse condoms'
AN EXTREME cheapskate has revealed how she fed herself for an entire day without forking out a single penny, thanks to an underrated food app. The thrifty content creator behind the page Diary of a Cheapskate set herself a no-spend food challenge and says she was 'chuffed' with the result, but it seems not everyone was impressed. 3 Mortgage-free at just 32, the savvy TikToker regularly shares frugal living tips and money-saving tricks with her growing audience online. From reusing items to bagging freebies, she's not shy about her cost-cutting habits. In a recent video, she documented a full day of free eating, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, all sourced using the Olio app, a platform where neighbours and shops give away unwanted food. She told followers: 'This was such a fun challenge. I love getting creative with what I've got rather than spending cash. It means I end up eating some odd combos, but I don't care, it's part of the fun.' Her freebie -filled day started with a Belgian waffle, chopped apples and yoghurt, all collected that morning via Olio, just past their best-before dates but still perfectly fine, she said. Skipping a morning snack, she moved onto lunch with two chocolate croissants and a browning banana, again all free. By the afternoon, she tucked into more yoghurt with chopped banana before whipping up a dinner of roasted sweet potato and cauliflower, plus some new potatoes gifted by a colleague. She claimed her tea was "a bit weird" but "it worked". To finish off the day, she snacked on fresh raspberries picked straight from her mum's garden and stuck to tap water for drinks – all completely cost-free. But while some fans praised her creativity and thanked her for introducing them to the Olio app, others weren't so kind. I'm a super-saver who pockets £600 a MONTH with easy cost-cutting hacks… it's amazing what people will give you for free One troll cruelly commented: 'Do you reuse condoms too?'. Another slammed her for taking food that could have gone to someone 'more in need.' A third accused her of wasting time and money on travel just to pick up food she could've bought 'cheaply from Lidl.' Still, her loyal followers rushed to defend her, with one writing: 'Just picked up my first haul thanks to your video, can't believe the food people give away. Ignore the haters, your tips are brilliant!' Despite the backlash, the TikToker stood her ground, insisting that her extreme budgeting isn't about greed but about being resourceful, conscious, and proud of not wasting food or money. And judging by her clean plate and satisfied smile, it looks as if the hate doesn't seem to bother her. She's not the only cheapskate taking dire measures to save her pennies. A mum has shared her extreme money-saving tips, and her water hack really turned heads. Becky Giles, who's all about being frugal, revealed that she loves it when it snows because it gives her free water for her family to wash in She also bragged about how her money-saving methods helped her renovate her bathroom for just £49. Since becoming a stay-at-home mum, Becky has found creative ways to save money as she works to renovate her family's 100 year old house. She now prides herself in being 'the most frugal mum in America.' Talking in a TLC documentary, she revealed that she fills up buckets 'with snow to melt and use for water' as 'water from the sink actually costs money.' Elsewhere, a self-proclaimed frugal freak, who previously confessed to re-using bin bags and claimed to only own one plate, has now shared more of his savvy money saving methods. Bradley, 32, who steals loo rolls and re-uses snotty tissues, claimed that some of his tricks might be controversial. Despite earning over £16,000 in just one month alone, the content creator, who has enough money to live lavishly, instead opts for an incredibly frugal lifestyle. But like this frugal food hunter, not everyone was impressed with Bradley's tricks. How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. 3
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shake Shack Will Give Out Free Chicken Sandwiches Every Sunday in July – Here's How to Get One
Shake Shack will be marking National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6, by handing out free Chicken Shack sandwiches The restaurant chain will be giving free Chicken Shacks on orders costing a minimum of $10 Customers can obtain the free deal by using the promo code 'CHICKENSUNDAY' through either theApp, or in-Shack at the kioskShake Shack customers are in for a treat! The restaurant chain will be marking National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6 by handing out free Chicken Shack sandwiches every Sunday in the month of July. According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, Shake Shack will be giving free Chicken Shacks to customers who place an order of at least $10. To obtain the free sandwich, customers will need to use the promo code 'CHICKENSUNDAY' through either the Shack App, or in-Shack at the kiosk from July 6 and the following Sundays until July 27th. 'Shake Shack is bringing back a fan-favorite deal. Starting this Sunday on National Fried Chicken Day (7/6), guests can get a FREE Chicken Shack with any $10 purchase using promo code CHICKENSUNDAY via the Shack App, online at or in-Shack at the kiosk. Shake Shack is offering its Chicken Sunday deal every Sunday for a limited time,' the statement issued to PEOPLE read. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to the release, the Chicken Shack sandwich consists of antibiotic-free chicken breast that is always served fresh. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! According to the terms and conditions, the deal is not valid via drive-thru or third-party delivery apps. "Offer excludes Smoky Classic BBQ Chicken, Carolina BBQ Chicken with Fried Pickles, Avocado Bacon Chicken, and Chicken Bites," per the terms and conditions. "Limited to one use per order. Offer excludes all paid add-ons such as avocado and bacon." The treat day comes after Shake Shack marked national National Hamburger Month by giving out free burgers on orders that cost $10 or more. Sunday, June 1 was the last day of the offer, with customers using the promo code of "BURGERMONTH.' ! Read the original article on People
