EATERIES across Chard and Ilminster have joined forces with a mobile app in the fight against food waste and hunger.

Too Good To Go has claimed that more than 1/3 of food is wasted, and the company is fighting to change that statistic.

The app allows users to secure ‘magic bags’, containing a mix of left-over meals, baked goods or groceries, that would otherwise be thrown away at the end of the working day.

The app is designed in order for businesses to cut down on food waste, it can also be good for residents feeling the pinch during the cost of living crisis. 

All food is subject to what the businesses have on offer at the end of every day. Prices may vary. You can also see allergy information on the website. 

Boss Hogs Chard has a surprise bag on offer. They say: "Rescue a surprise bag filled with goodies from the buffet."

A Tasquinsha Da Marie at 27 Holyrood Street, Chard surprise bag contains an authentic Portuguese meal. They say: "Remember the bag will depend on what is left at the store at the end of the day and may require heating up before eating."

Asda at Weyhill East Petrol Station - A303 Westbound has an assortment of grocery items which may include sandwiches, ready meals, diary products, baked goods and or cupboard items.

Rowe's Cornish Bakers - Tesco Chard on Tapstone Road has baked goods, meat and vegetable pasties, doughnuts and sweet treats.

The Pastry Bench, Horton Cross, Ilminster offers patisserie items from muffins to pastries cakes and more.

Greggs Ilminster, A358 Horton Cross Ilminster has a selection of goodies sandwiches, bakes and sweet treats.

For more information, download the Too Good To Go app.