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5 Perfectly Respectable Ways To Get A Free Meal

Posted June 11, 2009 - 09:09 by Julie Rains

Life Hacks, Food and Drink

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If you’re willing to be patient, gracious, and alert to opportunities, you can enjoy free meals on certain occasions. Here are ways that have worked for me.

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Free Food This Week and a Chance to Give to Make-A-Wish Foundation

Posted September 22, 2008 - 05:12 by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Food and Drink, Freebies

Free ice cream, egg rolls, and tiny subs are yours for the taking. This week only, 5 fine eateries are offering you a chance to snag a freebie -- and an opportunity to be charitable!

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College Student Eating Survival Guide (Until Spring Break)

Posted March 7, 2008 - 16:52 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Food and Drink, DIY

You've got two to three weeks until Spring Break and a meal card with zero balance left. Not enough time to look for a job until you go home to mom and dad's. How will you eat? Here's some ideas.

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Cow Appreciation Day!

Posted June 25, 2007 - 08:40 by Jessica Harp

Deals and Coupons

man in cow suit

Are you just itching to pull out that cow costume? Or have you ever wanted to dress like a cow and get rewarded for it? Then, Friday, July 13th might just be your day! Chick-Fil-A’s second annual Cow Appreciation Day will take place next month. This could mean a free meal for you! Mark your calendars! On Friday, July 13th, Chick-Fil-A is the place to be!

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FREE food for diabetics

Posted 2 years ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Deals and Coupons, Food and Drink

Glu1

Get them quick folks, because I can't find an expiration date on either of these special offer pages. The good folks at Glucerna are giving away cereal and milkshakes completely free. That's great news for you frugal readers who have to live with diabetes, or know someone who does.

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a 3-course meal...from garbage.

Posted 2 years ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Food and Drink

Dumpster

Why buy groceries, when you can get your weekly shop for free? Many people do it, but there is a catch. Instead of going in to your supermarket through the front door, you have to go to a different department. The dumpster.

It's estimated that the US alone throws away roughly $100 billion in food every year. And most of it is perfectly edible. It's a crying shame, and it's the reason Freeganism is becoming more and more popular in the US and western Europe.

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