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We've already told you why we love the ugly food movement, but now let's take a look at two of the major services, so that you can pick the best one for your needs.
Misfits Market
What Customers Get
Boxes typically contain 12+ items per delivery; a mix of familiar staples (onions, apples) and occasional surprises (romanesco, okara flour cookies)
How It Works
- Sign up with no commitment; free account setup
- You're assigned a weekly shopping window
- Cart is prefilled per your preferences; you edit it
- Minimum order value (usually $30–59), plus shipping. Varies by plan
- Orders ship with insulated packaging
- Refunds for issues upon request
- Options to skip, pause, downgrade to flex, or cancel anytime
Pricing & Fees
- Mischief: $22 for 10–13 lb.
- Madness: $35 for 18–22 lb.
- Shipping/storage: $6.99–$9.99 plus possible operations fee ($1.99); cold pack minimums apply
- Membership: Optional Misfits+ $69/year (waives some fees, gives discounts, donates meals)
- The order minimum for the flex plan is around $59–$60
Pros
- Cost savings are consistently 25–40% cheaper on organic produce
- Fresh, high-quality, despite cosmetic flaws
- Customizable experience, with added pantry and grocery options
- Rewarding loyalty program and social impact through meal donations
- Convenient home delivery saves time and effort
Cons
- Variable selection: inventory fluctuates weekly, and some items may be missing
- Order minimums and fees can be barriers for smaller households
- Pre-filled cart drawbacks: if you forget to edit before the window closes, you might get unwanted items
- No EBT/SNAP support yet
Misfits Market is a subscription-based grocery delivery service that offers affordable organic produce and pantry staples, rescuing items that don’t …
Hungry Harvest
What Customers Get
Every box contains a mix of leafy greens, root vegetables, fruits, and surprise items. The rescue value sometimes includes bakery items, eggs, and more.
How It Works
- Check delivery availability by zip code (currently in MD, DC, VA, PA, NJ, DE, and Raleigh, NC)
- Choose box size, frequency (weekly or biweekly), and whether you want organic
- Customize in your allotted “harvest window” to select or exclude items, then browse add-ons once the produce minimum is met
- Delivery via local drivers within 24 to 48 hours, packaged with ice packs
- Skip or cancel anytime, before cut-off
- Support offers account credits for any issues
- Community impact: produce rescue and hunger-fighting are built into every order
Pricing & Fees
- Mini: $15 standard / $28 organic (6-7 types of produce)
- Full: $25 / $34 (7-9 types of produce)
- Super: $33 / $42 (10-12 types of produce)
- Shipping: $4.99 flat; waived for orders over $29.99
- Marketplace add-ons are charged per item, comparable to grocery-store pricing
- No membership fee
Pros
- Excellent value starting at $15—an accessible price point for singles and couples
- Strong mission impact, with measurable reductions in food waste and hunger support
- High customization, including “never”/“love” lists, organic options, and skip-anytime
- Extra community resources, like recipes and storage guides, enhance user engagement
- Pantry add-ons make it a potential one-stop shop for some households
Cons
- Limited delivery area, primarily the East Coast and parts of the South
- Produce-only minimum must be met before add-ons may be added
- Weekly menu varies, so ingredient planning can be tricky
Hungry Harvest delivers rescued, farm-fresh produce straight to your door, helping reduce food waste, fight hunger, and promote a more sustainable …
