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How far can I travel for Food Waste Hero collections?

Keep collections local — ideally within 2 km — and never travel more than 1.5 hours with collection food.

Updated over a month ago

🚗 Can I change my app location to claim collections further away?

  • We don’t encourage this, as the goal is to foster local community connections.

  • Exception: If you regularly travel somewhere (e.g., for work) you can update your location to claim slots near that destination.

⏱️ Is there a limit on travel time?

Yes. For food safety reasons, food must not travel for more than 1.5 hours.

📍 Why do some stores show different advertising distances?

Collections are kept local whenever possible (ideally within 2 km). Distances may be extended when:

  • Rural locations – nearest volunteers live several km away.

  • Recruitment needs – building up an Olio community in new areas.

  • Business requirements – e.g. car needed, late hours, or specific food types.

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