Charlottetown 
Canadians looking to spend less on prepared meals have a new option at participating Loblaw grocery stores. Starting November 12, 2026, Loblaw Companies Limited and Too Good To Go are offering bags of surplus ready-to-eat food valued at approximately $24, with prices beginning at $11.99.
Credit: Loblaws
The new collaboration allows you to purchase these discounted food packages, called Surprise Bags, through the free Too Good To Go app and collect them at a participating grocery store.
The program includes Real Canadian Superstore, Real Atlantic Superstore, Loblaws, Zehrs and participating stores in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is available across Canada, except in Quebec and the Northwest Territories.
What Do You Get for $11.99?
Per the news release. each Surprise Bag contains a selection of prepared, ready-to-eat food that a store has available in excess on a particular day.
You won’t know exactly what is inside beforehand. The contents depend on the store’s remaining prepared food, so one purchase may look different from the next.
According to the companies, each bag contains approximately $24 worth of food, with prices starting at $11.99.
How to Buy a Surprise Bag
The process takes place through the Too Good To Go app, which is available for free on iOS and Android devices.
- Download Too Good To Go: Install the app on your phone.
- Find a store: Use the app’s map to locate participating Loblaw grocery stores near you.
- Reserve your food: Select and purchase an available Surprise Bag.
- Collect your order: Visit the store during the designated pickup window and collect your bag from the specified department.
Availability depends on the surplus prepared meals at each participating location.
Part of Loblaw’s Food Waste Reduction Plans
Beyond offering discounted meals, the arrangement is intended to keep unsold prepared food from ending up in landfills.
Jonathan Carroll, Senior Vice President, Superstore Operations at Loblaw Companies Limited, said the initiative supports the retailer’s goal of sending zero food waste to landfill by 2030.
“By finding more ways to connect customers with quality surplus food, we’re keeping good food in people’s hands instead of letting it go to landfill,” Carroll said.
Chris MacAulay, Vice President, Operations North America at Too Good To Go, described the nationwide collaboration as an opportunity to expand food waste reduction efforts.
Too Good To Go reports having 120 million users and more than 200,000 active partners across 21 countries. Since launching in 2015, the company says its platform has helped save over 600 million meals.
