THE PROBLEM
Tons of perfectly good food goes to waste daily! Grocery stores face a harsh reality: shelves overflowing with items nearing their "best before" dates. Stores are forced to pull money off the shelves, Pay someone to have this food hauled off to landfills.
THE COMPLICATIONS
Tons of food waste gets buried in landfills, where it rots without oxygen. This rotting creates methane gas, a super strong gas that traps heat way more than regular car exhaust. This hot gas is a big reason why our planet is warming up.
THE SOLUTION
STORES WIN: They sell the food at half price through Fooddepo, getting some money back instead of throwing it away.
YOU WIN: You get fresh food like fruits, veggies, bread, and even ready-made meals for way less!
PLANET WINS: Less food waste means less garbage in landfills, which helps keep our air clean.
Walkthrough
How it works?

Step 1:Browse
Head over to fooddepo.shop to see what delicious finds await!
- Browse through our selection of discounted groceries, all nearing their "best before" date but still perfectly good to eat.
- Fill Your Cart: Add all the discounted goodies you want to your cart.
- Pay Securely: Choose your preferred payment method and checkout conveniently.

Step 2 :Collection
Then, pick up your Fooddepo order at the grocery store you purchased from.
- Receipt in hand? Head to the same store where you placed your Fooddepo order! Find the designated Fooddepo area (staff can help!), grab your discounted goodies, and confirm your order with a quick chat at customer service.

Last but not least: Enjoy the benefits
Finally, enjoy good food, a great deal, and the good deed - you just saved some food from the landfill!
And share the good news with others
F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is Fooddepo ?
FoodDepo is an online platform that connects consumers to discounted surplus food from grocery stores. The products may be short-dated, have minor packaging damage, or appear unappealing, but are still safe and edible. FoodDepo's goal is to reduce food waste by providing affordable access to quality groceries that would otherwise be discarded by retailers.
Our website empowers shoppers to be the change. By buying food through FoodDepo, you are a leader in the movement to reduce food waste and its negative environmental impacts. Together, we're making a difference one discounted, surplus grocery purchase at a time.
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How Does Fooddepo Help The Environment?
When you shop with FoodDepo, you're not just saving money - you're also helping the environment. Grocery stores frequently throw out edible food nearing its best-by date, sending it to landfills where it releases harmful methane gas. But by buying this surplus food through FoodDepo, you're preventing waste and reducing the environmental impact of food disposal.
FoodDepo partners with businesses across Zimbabwe and South Africa to sell their surplus food at discounted prices. This diverts edible but short-dated or cosmetically imperfect items from landfills, reducing food waste and its environmental impact. By shopping with FoodDepo, you're supporting a more sustainable food system. Join the movement and be part of the solution.
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How Do I Get Shose Sweet Deals ?
It’s really simple!
Visit our website at www.fooddepo.com, create your account, and start browsing discounted products in stores near you right away.
You can buy the food anytime, anywhere, and then head over to the store at your convenience to pick up your order. Your order will be ready for you, and the store staff will be happy to assist you in locating it, as the pickup process may vary from store to store. If you have any questions, simply check with the customer service desk, as each store has its own procedures in place to ensure you retrieve your order seamlessly.
Once you've picked up your items or the store associate has handed them to you, they will mark the order as picked up or collected to clear it from your pickup tab. And hoop hoop you're done!
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How Do I Create An Account ?
Creating an account with Fooddepo is very easy, just visit the www.fooddepo.shop
On the FoodDepo website, click the "My Account" button in the top right navigation bar. Fill out the three-field registration form and click "Register" - you're all set!
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What Is The Difference Between A BEST BEFORE DATE And An EXPIRY DATE?
A “best before date” on a product is the date at which a food product starts to decrease in freshness and quality. A best before date in most cases doesn’t refer to the safety of the product and the item can be safely consumed after its best before date has passed.
An “expiry date” is only required on certain items and indicates the date at which it is no longer safe to consume the product. Products must be discarded by the store once the expiration date has passed to avoid people getting sick.
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There Are No Stores Near Me!
We’re so sorry to hear that. As a start-up, we’re always looking into expanding and we’re hopefully going to be available in a store near you.
Get notified about new locations near you by sending us a whatsapp message with the name of your area to +27 60 353 4875 and we will be sure to share more information and progress.
We are working to be near you soon!
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Where Is Fooddepo Currently?
Although we are working on expansion, and covering more areas, we are still in few cities in South Africa & Zimbabwe. Again dont hesitate to send us a whatsapp message to +27 60 353 4875 so we can prioritize your city
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Where Can I Find My Receipt ?
Login into your account and head straight to the order history page there you will find a list of the orders you have made. click on the order number .And viola you got your receipt
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When Do I Need To Pick Up My Order?
We encourage you to pick up your items the same day you placed your order. This is to ensure maximum freshness and a smooth pick-up process. Also, it gives us more room to put in more great deals. Your purchase will be located in the Fooddepo zone which is typically near the customer service desk.
You can find more information on missed pick-ups by sending us a whatsapp to +27 60 353 4875
Contact
Contact Us
Email:
foodeposa@gmail.com
Call/whatsapp:
+27 60 353 4875