Woman who finds all of her food from supermarket waste bins says she's 'only ever been sick once'

Sofie says she has barely had to spend any money on feeding herself in 2025 - as she finds it all for free Sofie Juel Andersen feeds herself in a somewhat unusual way

Guests to Sofie Juel Andersen’s home find it hard to leave without being forced to take a packet of crisps or some other treat home. And when she goes to parties, she brings many more drinks than she consumes.

That’s because her small flat is full to the brim with more food than you can possibly imagine. Since 2021, she has largely lived off food thrown away by supermarkets . In 2024, she logged everything she spent. It was around £50 on food. This year, she spent so little she did not even bother counting it.

“I don’t think I spent any money at all on anything until a few months ago, when I needed oil and salt,” t