Apps

Too Good To Go

The Too Good To Go app is a free platform that connects users with local food businesses, such as restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores, to sell their surplus food at a reduced price through “Surprise Bags”. Users browse for available bags, reserve and pay for them in the app, and then pick them up during a specified time window, usually after closing hours. This system helps both consumers save money and businesses reduce food waste. Download the app and find local participating businesses and restaurants. Users can get a variety of food items at a significant discount, often at a third of the original price. 

TextNow

TextNow is a service that gives users a free phone number and lets them make calls and send texts over Wi-Fi through its app, with the free version supported by ads. It can be very useful for people whose regular phone service has been shut off or suspended, because as long as they have Wi-Fi, they can still stay in contact with family, doctors, employers, schools, or support services without needing an active cellular plan.

Propel

Propel is a great resource, especially as a free app that helps people who receive government benefits, such as EBT (SNAP, WIC), to manage their money and access other resources. It is highly rated for allowing users to easily check their EBT balance, view transaction history, and lock their card for security. The app also provides access to deals, discounts, job listings, and information about other benefits.