Kansas City Welcomes Sustainable Eating with Too Good To Go
Kansas City diners, get ready to indulge in affordable and delicious food while doing your part for the planet! Starting November 13, you’ll have the opportunity to join millions around the world in a fight against food waste with the launch of the Too Good To Go app in your very own city.
What’s the Deal with Too Good To Go?
So, what exactly is Too Good To Go? Think of it as a mission to make surplus food available to you at a fraction of the price. It connects local food businesses that have extra food at the end of the day with savvy consumers looking for amazing deals. Using the app, you can score what they call a Surprise Bag—a curated collection of surplus food for about half the retail price. It’s a win-win for everyone involved! Businesses can recover some of their losses from unsold goods, and you can savor some tasty treats without breaking the bank.
How It Works
When you grab a Surprise Bag, you’ll never quite know what you’ll find. The thrill of opening the bag is part of the fun! Each day, businesses can offer whatever surplus items they have, whether it’s delicious baked goods or perfectly prepared meals. According to Sarah Soteroff, senior PR manager at Too Good To Go, this model allows businesses to flexibly sell off whatever might otherwise end up as waste—like those last ten bagels at a bakery or some overstock produce at a grocery store.
Let’s say you’re a bakery with leftover goods that would have been thrown away. Instead of doing that, you can sell it all in a Surprise Bag for just $4.99! What better way to turn potential food waste into a profit? Plus, the majority of that profit goes right back to the business, meaning it’s much better for their bottom line!
Kansas City’s Culinary Charm
Kansas City makes the perfect addition to the Too Good To Go family, according to Soteroff. The city is known for its rich culinary scene and vibrant community. “We look for cities with a mix of food businesses, a bustling downtown, and a sense of community,” Soteroff said. With a range of local favorites and grocery stores, Kansas City fits the bill splendidly!
Even before the official launch, some KC businesses were already on board providing Surprise Bags, including locations around the Country Club Plaza. And with the app now in full swing, expect even more incredible local eateries to join in!
A Focus on Sustainability
Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches, located at 4706 Holly St., is one spot eager to help tackle food waste through this initiative. Their manager, Preston Thomas, has been committed to reducing waste and was excited to partner with Too Good To Go. He believes that food waste is the only bad food, and that any food that isn’t going to be eaten should be put to good use. “It’s about saving meals,” Thomas expressed, which perfectly aligns with the mission of the app.
Making a Difference Together
With food waste contributing significantly to climate change, it’s more important than ever to find solutions. By using Too Good To Go, not only are you scoring amazing food at rock-bottom prices, but you’re also helping make a real impact on the environment. The app even gives businesses analytics on customer preferences, allowing them to adjust their offerings based on what people actually want.
“We’re helping food businesses see savings and also attract new customers,” Soteroff noted, adding that people who buy these Surprise Bags often return for full-price items later on. Talk about a sustainable strategy!
Join the Revolution!
If you’re hungry for adventure and want to support local businesses while snagging some excellent deals, check out the Too Good To Go app starting November 13. It’s as simple as downloading the app and beginning your journey to discovering fantastic food that would be too good to go to waste!
