“In the U.S., a staggering 38% of all food goes unsold or uneaten – the equivalent of 149 billion meals annually.” – ReFed
This is exactly what inspired the start of Misfits Market, a grocery delivery service that originally focused on reducing food waste by rescuing “ugly” produce that didn’t meet the superficial standards of a traditional grocery store. Misfits Market has since evolved to include high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy products, sustainably sourced pantry staples and more!
Here's the deal: Misfits Market's greatest value comes from its direct relationship with farmers and food makers–cutting out the middlemen and rescuing food that would otherwise go to waste means you get high-quality groceries at up to 30% off grocery store prices.
One thing we were truly surprised by was the wide-ranging selection Misfits Market offered at more affordable prices–a tempting alternative to those crowded and overpriced grocery stores. Here's everything you should know about how Misfits Market works:
FAQ
1️⃣ What do I get with Misfits Market? Is it just “ugly” groceries?
Misfits Market may have started out with funny-looking produce, but it's much more than that. You'll start with a curated cart of their most popular items that gets more personalized with every order. If you don't need some of the items they selected that week, you can easily swap them out for others from their full selection of organic produce, pantry staples, meats, seafood, and more. We personally enjoyed finding quirky and unique items you might not find at your local grocery store (our favorite: the Sonoma Gourmet Street Corn Queso)!
2️⃣ Where does Misfits Market get its food?
- Fresh produce: Misfits Market sources high-quality organic and conventional fruits and vegetables from growers across the U.S. and (depending on seasonal availability!) Central and South America. 🍎🥬
- Pantry staples: By working directly with producers, Misfits rescues items that might otherwise go to waste or lesser outcomes due to outdated packaging, upcoming expiration dates, and excess inventory. 🥨🥫
- Meat and seafood: Misfits Market’s meat and seafood options are sustainably sourced and often feature lesser-known cuts and rescue buys, like salmon tails and bacon ends. 🍗🐟
- And more: Misfits Market also sells dairy products, bakery items, plant-based proteins, upcycled products, and more to be sure you can get all of your grocery needs in one place!
3️⃣ How does it work?
Ordering with Misfits Market is super easy. Don't worry about time wasted in grocery store lines–once you've signed up and selected a weekly or biweekly delivery schedule, you'll be assigned a shopping window and delivery day. During your shopping window, you'll be able to edit your cart, shop for your favorite items, and discover new products to try! No need to check out; as long as the minimum is met, your order will be automatically processed.
Once your order is processed, you'll receive a confirmation email including a tracking link and your groceries will be delivered straight to your door on your set delivery day!
4️⃣ How much is it?
Misfits Market order minimums start at $15 and shipping fees start at $5.99, but you can get free shipping when you order a certain amount (mine was $60). It’s also very easy to skip a shipment or pause your plan on their website or app whenever you need to!
