Need Help with Getting Groceries through Referral Codes, First Time Users, and Coupons

HelpingHand on 21/03/2022 - 19:12
Last edited 21/03/2022 - 21:08

Its been over a month since I've lodged an application in centrelink for job seeker and its still hasn't been approved unfortunately. I've been low on funds for not having been able to work since the December break and it affected my mental greatly is all. Doesn't help that on top of that I've got backpain and no means of getting from the foodbank to my own place apart from carrying it.

All my funds have only been going to rent and I'm still not in a position to leave the house. I've been using a lot of first order and recurring deals, sign up bonuses and referral links for my groceries and food but I think I've gone through all of em unfortunately.

Saw a post on using crypto cashback for social goods so I'll look up sites or apps that maybe has a list of these and use referrals from ozbargainers ofcourse. But right now I'd appreciate it if anyone has suggestions for groceries and food delivery apps that have these services apart from ones I've already used

Food:

  • Ubereats
  • Deliveroo
  • Menulog
  • Doordash
  • Eatclub

Groceries:

  • Quicko (inactive now)
  • Send
  • Voly

I've only been paying roughly $1-$5 for these services and using their free trials for premium services to lessen fees. I've also been looking at deals in groupon and couponese.Been rough but I'm getting by I know a lot of other people are having it worse but I've got a job lined up and things are starting to look good just need to survive a couple more weeks till I get my first pay. Thank you!

Edit: Fixed one word and a special shoutout to Hybroid for sending a hot meal. I'll be forever grateful.

Food & Grocery

Comments

  • Hybroid on 21/03/2022 - 19:24
    +31

    If you’re happy to share your address (or a street corner to sit and wait), will happily send you over some pizzas tonight. You can store some slices in freezer for quick meal later.

    • YeemaiI on 21/03/2022 - 19:37
      +5

      r/wholesome

    • HelpingHand on 21/03/2022 - 21:00
      +9

      This person reached out to some random guy online and did this:

      https://imgur.com/a/u5Kptr8

      Man it's been a pretty rough year and I can't go much into detail but there really are good people out there thanks Hybroid

      Once I'm back on my two feet without a doubt I'll pass it on.

      • Slippery Fish on 05/04/2022 - 16:13

        12 weeks for me the one time I've needed centerwank. I ate hotdogs with bread no buttor or sauce for a week and 2 hot meals at my parents the week after. I had my first new job pay packet before they backdated my payment. They are truly the worst.

        How are you doing now?

  • Eeples on 21/03/2022 - 19:34

    I think you need a cheap trolley bag with wheels.

    • HelpingHand on 21/03/2022 - 19:53

      Yeah been checking them out in stores but can't spend more than double digits at the moment. Still browsing gumtree for a free one though!

  • OzCheapo on 21/03/2022 - 20:09
    +1

    Another thing you might want to consider are local food pantries which can save a lot of money while giving you the essentials. Good luck on the job!

    • HelpingHand on 21/03/2022 - 21:10
      +1

      Thank you! I just got word this evening that I'm starting this Monday hopeful that things will turn around.

  • KaraZorEl on 21/03/2022 - 21:10
    +3

    Consider looking up and joining the following groups in your neighbourhood. Search using these keywords.

    • Food is free
    • Buy nothing group (ask if someone has a trolley lying unused that they'd like to give away. I have an unused one collecting dust)
    • community pantry
    • Look up your local council website to see if they've any hardship support programs. Most councils have some kind of help with utility bills and a food bank.

    Food is free group where local residents, grocers, bakeries and other establishments list their surplus products. Given your inability to carry goods, may consider posting and asking if someone would be kind enough to drop off.

    Hang in there mate. Even if you don't think you need it, consider talking to a helpline support re your mental health.Beyond blue, R U ok or even lookup your local council's website. All the best.

    • HelpingHand on 21/03/2022 - 21:12

      Thank you for these I'll definitely look them up. I appreciate the kind words. All the best to you and yours.

  • Benoffie on 21/03/2022 - 21:51

    Try ripenear.me - I've used this to offload excess food production for free. It's a great way to share.

  • toniyellow on 22/03/2022 - 08:10

    Try market research, a lot of it is by Zoom these days so you don't even have to go anywhere, and online surveys. Referral links aren't permitted for those on ozbargain but you can find them places like https://old.reddit.com/r/beermoneyAus/ It will not replace having a job, but may help cover a few bills.

  • Yola on 22/03/2022 - 15:46
    +1

    I can give you a link to a Hello Fresh free box of food. You do have to pay delivery of $9.99 but you get 12 meals. Cut off for orders is Tuesday for next week's delivery. PM me with your email address.

    • cloudy on 24/05/2022 - 22:00

      yea, just start new emails/account and you should be able to get box after box for 9.99 each, unsure if they geoban for repeat addresses.

    • cookie2 on 26/05/2022 - 06:09

      Hey yola, any chance you could help me out with one of those links? It'd be appreciated, wanted to try out for a while.

      • Yola on 26/05/2022 - 16:26

        Can you activate your PM and I can help you out.

        • cookie2 on 30/05/2022 - 17:09

          Thanks, never used the PMs so didn't even know it was off! Shameful. Thankyou

  • sagrules on 23/03/2022 - 12:46
    +1

    Ring Centrelink and follow that up, sometimes it may be stuck in an admin issue and they can fix it right away especially if you desperately need it.
    Other suggestions-
    Coles online, free registration has delivery for as low as $2 on weekdays if you are ok for waiting with 6hr timeslot, they do follow up next day with the 1 hour time of when you have to be home for it to be delivered, minimum spend is $50.
    Also, Sikh Australia are offering free vegetarian meals, not sure on their location. I know they were helping out locals in Lismore recently but there are many more volunteers in other locations.
    Join Facebook local groups that do pay it forward or free items listed that may help you.
    I second the market research, decent money for little work if you can get in.

  • Quantumcat on 03/05/2022 - 20:24
    +1

    I missed this thread when it first appeared, how are you going OP? Did your job start?

    • coolhead on 19/05/2022 - 15:12
      +1

      same here.. missed earlier.. waiting for an update

    • Quantumcat on 19/05/2022 - 15:33

      @HelpingHand we want to know if you're ok!

  • DemocracyManifest on 30/05/2022 - 17:12

    Hope it’s all sorted, you can ask centrelink to fast track your application due to financial hardship - that applies to a range of payments

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