Grocery Store Dumpster FULL of Frozen Meat! We Were Overwhelmed!

[@adventurebythemile]

Bacon, hot dogs, smoked sausage is smoked and can stay in a freezer just fine.

[@hayaclark2767]

Also has soooo much salt to help preserve them

[@joannb6330]

Yes, in depression they could scape the mold off still good.

[@traceykillen6957]

They’re so full of salt and other preservatives they will keep forever.. I always take them before risking eating any other dumpster meat ..

[@mrs.brunke443]

@@traceykillen6957 I was going to say the same thing - bacon and things like that are considered preserved meats.

[@paulanelson1884]

Take it give it to family n friends! Shame not to take it an help someone else!

[@angelanemjo1209]

We eat meat out of our freezer that is several years past "freeze by date" all that you took will be great! Nice save, what a great savings in your grocery budget!

[@amyutah1934]

I'd fill up the truck and go buy a freezer in the morning. Costco has one for $300 right now. It'd be worth it with the price of food!

[@maryjanepate4359]

I have 2 chest freezers, and 2 refrigerators, when we find food like this, we take all we can and donate to other families.

[@bonniethiessen5506]

I have an advantage for the meat. We have a Big Cat Rescue here that would be happy to take the meat. Lions, tigers, Bob cats, and other wild cats will eat it. Try calling your local zoo or wildlife rescue to see if they want it. If there's a recall, stores should be required to put unsafe food into a separate dumpster. Otherwise, they should be required to donate to food pantries or animal rescue. One of our food pantries has venison that is donated. Thank you for taking the time to check the meat and rescuing what you could. ❤❤❤❤❤ I liked the white dresser and side table. Hi Bones 👋 Such a handsome kitty 😺

[@Becca-nt8ju]

What a great idea

[@Marcia-zi6pr]

We recently found a big box of oranges sitting outside of an Aldi dumpster. Beautiful oranges. Took the box and shared with friends . Still eating oranges 2 weeks later! We know several people struggling with buying food, so we are happy to share when we find good food in the dumpster.

[@lyndagoodwill8032]

You could have shared ALL OF THAT PERFECTLY GOOD MEAT with neighbors, friends and family! 😢

[@IolaCrocker]

I always wonder how the people who are throwing out perfectly okay food sleep at night when there are so many people who are in need. I wouldn't be able to look at myself in the mirror. Thanks for saving what you could.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rickeyjones8459]

@@IolaCrocker They sleep just fine. I've worked in grocery stores. I've even tossed out 50gallon cans of produce because I was instructed to. Not because I wanted to. In the grocery business profit is the name of the game.

[@23angelpie]

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[@debbiehoward1644]

That meat was all fine! Nothing wrong with it.

[@joannb6330]

Would stop get freezer

[@Becca-nt8ju]

Gotta have the cash to do that!

[@barbfabin665]

Bacon is usually smoked so will be fine even when left out at home for some time

[@jessicawilliams9723]

A deep freezer was one of the best things our family has invested in.

[@sarahl.944]

I lost my deep freezer and all of its contents last month. It makes me not want to get another one. It was a horrible mess and a lot of money lost.

[@brendaweaver6294]

@@jessicawilliams9723 Yes I love my deep freezer!

[@brendaweaver6294]

@@sarahl.944 I've lost a deep freezer full of food also. While heartbreaking, Please don't get too discouraged. I have another deep freezer and it's full again along with my fridge freezer. Might get another as well. Stuff happens sometimes but we get through it. Just wanted to encourage you😊

[@sarahl.944]

@brendaweaver6294 thank you. It was a huge loss for us. I'm trying not to be discouraged, but with the cost of food anymore. It will be hard to replace what was lost.

[@23angelpie]

Me too. Bought a small used one on craigs list for $40 best purchase i ever made saves me so much $$ just put 8 lbs of .99 cent butter woo hoo!

[@Jamie-vw8bj]

Our cat is 21 now and we put the heating pad beside her little bed for her hip joints. She likes it beside her not on her. On 2nd setting. Every day with her now is such a blessing. 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@kimdestpern2249]

Bacon is the one thing I would say is fine to take, it's smoked which preserves it for longer.

[@sonjacurry4473]

I have made connections with others who do what I do. When we come across massive amounts of food, we contact each other so food doesn't go to waste. We have acquired 4 freezers. We watch for moving sales or even curb side. We have not paid for one of them. I now help feed about 25 families a week. I'm in Tampa, Fl. area and can't believe the food waste in our area. More & more people are having a hard time feeding their children. I also found elderly on fixed incomes that now have less money for food due to the rapid rise in our economy in the past few years.

[@rosalie8820]

Bacon and sausage has so many preservatives it's still good.

[@sallystanley4526]

Most refrigerators are set at 45 degrees, if the bacon is cured it will keep very well.

[@rickeyjones8459]

My fridge is set low. It's about 38- 32 in there. I rent and my fridge is very old so I set it low cause if not it gets too warm for my comfort. It will freeze tea solid if I leave it in there .

[@lifeunderhazelskies8778]

If it was vacuum packed and frozen all of that was still good. I would have filled my freezer and called some friends. :)

[@brendaweaver6294]

Unless it's been recalled all you have to do is smell the bacon all the meat for that matter anything, just take a wiff. If it doesn't smell bad it should be just fine. And you're right about making the call for yourselves. Had fun going with you. Love yas. Hi Bones.❤

[@ladywolfangela]

i think stores should be made to donate food to shelters and soup kitchens when they get close to expiring and fined for trashing it.

[@pompommania]

Agree 👍

[@judebrown7119]

Many Food banks aren’t allowed to distribute food past it’s Best By dates However, that doesn’t mean it’s expired or gone bad

[@judebrown7119]

Bacon and other were smoked, or salted as preservative methods

[@judebrown7119]

Unless meat smells bad, is slimy or moldy it’s fine to eat after cooking

[@angelanemjo1209]

You should get a large upright freezer, you could freeze tons of fruits and veggies that you find as well, it would be such a grocery budget saver!!

[@breafkast]

This is our dream! We would love to be able to have more freezer space to save more food when we find it. Maybe we will find a freezer by the trash someday *fingers crossed*

[@sumthingelse6811]

@@breafkast keep checking for free or low cost pickups online. l'd get a small one myself. They aren't much.

[@wallashakalla]

We bought an upright for Christmas. It’s big enough for the 2 of us.

[@LauriMoser]

if ground beef turns brown in the freezer, it is not necessarily bad; this color change is usually just due to a lack of oxygen and is considered normal, as long as the meat remains frozen and doesn't have any off smells or textures; the color change alone does not indicate spoilage.

[@A_New_View]

What a waste on the frozen food all them animals died for nothing😩

[@cindythomas9151]

I know 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@JulieAlbert213]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JoanneLewis-i3m]

That was my thought animals killed for nothing, people hungry when they shouldn’t be and nowhere to donate this? I am sure it could be given to homeless shelters who will cook and use immediately but the mentality of these shops is just skip it!

[@pompommania]

Right? Quite disgusting

[@lyndsaysrebornnurseryoffib4241]

Poor animals 😭😭💔💔

[@carlahead2851]

Watching the Nonstop news There’s so much going on in America that I had to take a break & go dumpster diving with y’all.

[@traceykillen6957]

My heart sinks at the sight of waste…❤

[@fayeschipper3537]

So glad you were able to get some chicken and sausages for yourselves, anything smoked will generally last longer than regular chicken or ground beef. Thanks for taking the time to get out and dive for us !!!!!!

[@kimberlyheckler8453]

That bacon would be all up in my car! 😂

[@janekollman4938]

Wow ! Take it all !! Give it to others in need!! Learn to home can meats .. great find !!

[@pearlneidlinger391]

I have a relative that works in a meat depth. of a large grocery chain. They often throw out meats just because there is no room or the expiry date is a couple of days away. They don't have room to store it in freezers so it gets binned. Its a sga.e that this happens but it happens everywhere. She told me if she becomes the neat manager she'll be contacting food banks and shelters to pick it up and freezer it right away. So much more gets binned than we'll ever understand and its really a shame. Im so glad you were able to get som that was good and still frozen. Cheers to yiu both. ❤

[@Louey10]

Y'all literally make my day! I laugh and smile at your videos when y'all crack jokes which bring joy. Seriously, you guys are such a lift to one's heart. Appreciate y'all! :)

[@susanwelch2237]

Thank you for getting out on this cold day, we love you take us out with you to the dumpsters! Bones loves his new bed!!!

[@charlottejones7565]

Go Alex, take that frozen stuff 😊

[@frugalsista2642]

I just had to stop by and say, your channel is such a blessing to me, you guys make me laugh, smile and so much more... you have a huge caring heart and it shows.

[@JohnB1163]

It is so sad 😢 to see all of that meat going to waste with all of the people that are suffering from food insecurity, all of that could have been donated to food pantries and/or soup kitchens to feed the poor and homeless. Glad to see you save what you could. Pets cuddles kisses and scritches for Mr Bones ❤️❤️❤️ I would have been saving some of that furniture especially dressers because there's usually a pretty good demand for them especially here in Pennsylvania

[@lisagreene78]

Go shop for a used freezer today! It'd be worth it! The beef probably wasn't bad. It can get brownish just from air exposure or freezer burn. You can cut that section off.

[@laurajames4981]

Glad you rescued some of this meat

[@saleemahfareed4495]

Fantastic dumpster diving thanks for sharing

[@pattscollectons1234]

That meat is vacuum packed so they are perfectly fine, the bacon 🥓 looks good to. Glad you could put meat in your freezer. 😊❤

[@LoboLady2007]

I am sure there are some folks who have not been able to afford to buy food for themselves would love to have some of that frozen meat!!!

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

Always fun to ride along with y'all ...hope to ride again tomorrow ..

[@Coffeecup.0110]

I would be very tempted to go buy a freezer just for meat in this situation. May sound crazy but I’m like you guys-very frugal. So sad about the waste. 😢

[@angelaknisell]

Anything that's been in 50° or lower temperatures is perfectly fine to take

[@patgrier2158]

Old chickens make good soup , chicken and dumplings !!

[@shaunwynnBouder]

The brown on the beef is freezer burn. Freezer burn is from moist in the meat. It is edible.

[@spunkycat6144]

Exactly, it happens in my freezer.

[@MaryFoster-yh6gn]

Imagine all the homeless that could have benefitted from that instead of throwing it away

[@juliem6587]

The beef should be brown, fresh meat and frozen meat has food dyes added to keep it red. I keep all my beef, especially steaks, until they are starting to go brown/ dry out, it is more tender and tasty. With that frozen beef I'd defrost one and then sniff it, you'll be able to tell if it's gone bad.

[@poptartart4526]

Bones is not spoiled, he is loved a lot!

[@SassySue67]

Bacon has so many preservatives it should be okay. Just do the smell test when you defrost it, you’ll know if it’s no good. Nothing wrong with the ground beef, just a little freezer burn. Just cut it off when you defrost it. Red meat turns brown once it oxidizes.

[@bonniestubbs5350]

You could try thawing the beef to see if there is an odor. You could also cut off the brown area. It seems such a waste , especially with today's prices. Loved your short little dance fest in the kitchen.

[@Dreamwalkin101]

The inflated bags in the big dumpster. Those are used in transport of large pallets or product. They are placed in the space between the pallets, to help them from shifting around during delivery. Keeps products from being damaged.

[@shelly7391]

If you didn't have enough freezer space you can can always preserve it in mason jars. Pressure can for 90 min or water bath for 3 hours. Good to go and shelf stable for years.

[@danamama6766]

Water bathing meat for any length of time will not kill botulsim spores so please never try it. Pressure canning is completely different. Botulism is deadly.

[@vonniek6787]

12/23 I’d have filled that truck bed up!!! Meat is so expensive and it’s all frozen or cold. Alex is motivated to take a bunch more, but Kelly is like “Noooo…..” LOL! Why Kelly?

[@roxannepruitt4024]

Yes bacons good

[@juliefreeman9754]

While you are out dumpster diving and might find some little wire shelves use them in your freezer to organize it better. I had the same kind of freezer and did that. It was a game changer.

[@abee1248]

Wow that’s great to find, fill your freezer good for years

[@sallystanley4526]

It looks like they would have donated that meat to a soup kitchen 😮

[@roxannepruitt4024]

Yes chickens good there’s no freezer burn on it

[@ileta4974]

It's barely a month old and it was frozen.....still good

[@jodifryer7730]

If you guys don't mind me asking y'all What do you y'all do for work? I am just curious.

[@barbfabin665]

What a shame for them to keep the meat that long. Should have been given to the poor so they could have used it. You guys do such a good job of trying to save what you can.

[@cindylong600]

Wow what alot of food just thrown away. Glad you was able to get some for you to keep. ❤

[@marthawright3038]

THAT'S SO SAD PEOPLE NEEDING FOOD, THAT'S THROW AWAY HOPE SOMEONE WILL FINED IT,HAPPY FOR YALL,LOVE MARTHA❤

[@jackiehofershafer2783]

Hi Kelly and Alex “May God bless your day with joy and peace, stay-safe Happy Sunday Guys take care guys Enjoyed Your Vlog, I hope you have a wonderful day! guys ...

[@edwardschafhauser5276]

I can't believe you would leave all that food behind

[@gailnichols3832]

Bacon is smoked so it’s not raw meat,hotdogs are also cooked and just need to be heated all good!

[@thepickledfish3631]

That could have been called, cloudy with a chance of meat hauls.😂

[@spunkycat6144]

Omgawddd, go back and rename the video😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@pippylong3782]

I sat watching with my fingers crossed 🤞🏻 hoping that you found some cat food and vegetables, coffee, and snacks so you could have your food cupboards stocked too. You are both so very sweet and Kind to help the blessing boxes. Bless you both.

[@jeannielanham2956]

Crazy to see that all the time. As people are in survival mode to pay rent and other bills as well as buy food. Its rather disgusting how food isnt getting to people before it ever reaches a dumpster. Somehow it has to get better.

[@spunkycat6144]

I am going to start looking at that store for sales. None of the other stores have sales anymore because they donate it, so at least by watching this, I found out what shop still have sales.

[@anitalebold7122]

I’d be grabbing the sausages and bacon for sure. Nothing wrong with that and the great totes, too. Could’ve snagged the blue bin too.

[@cathyl.......]

Bones has gotten so big ❤🐈‍⬛❤️

[@parrotafrica2996]

The waste from these stores is just heartbreaking ! I bet all frozen meat is just fine!!! Hopefully another dumster diver will get some❤

[@tinamcneil3742]

Hey guys that was a great haul but I think I would try the bacon before putting it in the garbage.I think you said it smelt bad but it is sealed so maybe something was spilt on it so wipe off the package and it may be just fine use your own judgement guys.

[@mandycat421]

what a good find.. please check around for a freezer. best bet is an upright and not a chest. God Bless and take care.

[@donnamitchell7707]

The only thing that is wrong with the beef is it was a bit freezer burnt. You just cut the discolored area off, then it can be used. The ice in the packaging is from when it was manufactured, then the water freezes in the package. I've eaten meat that has been in the freezer for years. Those pillows would be perfect as a toy for Bones 😂. I hope you both have a fantastic day my friends ❤️🙂⚘️.

[@spunkycat6144]

This.

[@itsonlyme4759]

All of it was fine to eat. As others have said bacon, hot dogs, smoked sausages keep for ages. Some of the 🐔 🐔 🐔 you could have cooked and frozen for Mr Bones. You should keep a lookout for 🐟 🐟 🐟 too for Mr Bones.

[@susanpriddy740]

Bacon is aged and cured so as long as it was still chilled it should be ok.

[@theIAMofME]

This just makes me so SAD. This is high quality meat too. So many folks hungry and then you see this. I would call family and see if they had room for some of it. There is nothing wrong with it. Just they had to get rid of it to make room for "newer" things. You guys should get a small deep freezer. At the very LEAST you could make pet food out of it if it's too freezer burnt. So so sad.

[@Suebe1962]

What a great meat score for this time of the year when it’s so cold in your area!! I would definitely pass on the beef that was brown or gray in the package. When Alex was yawning, I was thinking it’s time to stop at Duncan for some coffee!!! ☕☕ Hello Bones!!!

[@suzanneantcliff9896]

Meat is expensive so today wasn't a bust in my mind well done. Keep safe

[@joyceward28]

Hi Kelly Alex and Bones y'all got some good meats. I am sure that meat will be fine. WE had meat gave to our family it was mostly chicken. It was saved from the landfill. Y'all take care. And get some rest. Blessings your friend Joyce from California HUGS ❤️ 🫂 🤗!!

[@cherifenton1182]

I'm glad you guys got to take at least some of that meat. 🙂 The sad thing is that all those animals died for nothing 😔 Thank you for another awesome video, you guys are my favorite!

[@debraelkins1930]

How sad all that meat thrown away, poor animals died for nothing 😢 they should have given it to staff or members of the public. Deb in Manchester U.K

[@jananneshipley3687]

It is so sad to see all that meat thrown into the garbage. That could've been donated to food pantries, shelters, at the very least, wildlife rescues, pig farms would've loved to have that. I hate the amount of waste there is, and especially of food. I wish there was a way to mandate these places to have to donate food like that. If it has been stored and kept at constant temp, freezer food lasts indefinitely. Time may make the taste, texture a little different on some things but, it's not gonna hurt you I'm so glad you were able to at least get some of that for yourselves to eat. Groceries are so expensive. Hope you were able to wake up and enjoy the rest of your day. Even Bones was having a lazy day in his cozy heated bed. lol

[@user-lb7oj6bx9d]

I would be looking for a deep freeze. I have an "apartment " sized one...great for just my son and I.

[@anneallison5610]

Omg that sure was a ton of meat such a waste. Glad you could use some of it. Awe nice to see sweet bones. Have a great week 🐾❤🐈‍⬛😃🇨🇦

[@mariamccarthy8020]

The bacon is fine even if out of date u can still use it for another year or so. Once is frozen not to worry. That dumpster is a disgrace and so many people in need of food and animals to. I call this a sin . It’s 💔 . It’s vy sad. I’m actually with tears 😭 ….i think u got vy upset to. Mind u the bacon is salted so doesn’t go off so quickly. Much love to u both. 🥰👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼

[@roselinlila4336]

What a meat haul! I mean, seriously, those sausages were the best. Bones looked so warm and snuggling ❤❤ You guys enjoy

[@klaudyna511]

You can always cook few big batch of different dishes and put it to sterilized jars when still boiling hot and keep in fridge. It keeps up to 3-4 weeks!

[@geridebolt2811]

It’s cold for Bones he loves that bed ! You tried for more and the jacket save was it ! ❤❤❤❤🌻✌🏽🌻✌🏽🌻✌🏽🌻✌🏽

[@michellerobillard4067]

How long frozen meats can last in freezer - Uncooked meat Steaks and Chops: 4-12 months. Ground Beef: 3-4 months. Whole Chickens and Turkeys: Up to 1 year. Chicken Parts: Thighs, Breasts, or Wings can be frozen for up to 9 months. Giblets or Ground Chicken: 3-4 months. Raw Fish: 3-8 months. Shellfish: Shrimp,Scallops, Mussels, Oysters, and Clams can be frozen for 3-12 months. Cooked Meat -Cooked Beef leftovers can be frozen for 2-3 months. Deli Meats- Deli Meats can be stored indefinitely, but for best quality, eat within 1-2 months.

[@danamama6766]

They last a lot longer than this data you were given or read. After quite a few years they start to lose their quality a bit but if frozen in the right packaging they can last a long long time. They do not go bad. I have cooked many Turkeys and Chickens three years later and we get a whole cow and it lasts very well for the two years it takes to eat it. It is a deep frozen situation. Nothing would go bad in 3 - 4 months.....hugs

[@patgrier2158]

Most meats that are smoked and still cold to the touch are fine to take home and put in your freezer as long as no recalls !

[@mspurple7765]

Happy Sunday. We have so many homeless and churches that could use this food. So sad. Be safe and much love 💜

[@PaolaMurtas-zp7wt]

Ciao ragazzi comincia l avventura, speriamo abbiate trovato un bel bottino🧺

[@gracejohnston7561]

Quick tip! If you are unsure of meat that was frozen thawing out a bit just cook it and then freeze it again. It will give it a whole new life!❤

[@janemelissahorstman]

good 2 see u all hope ur having a great weekend

[@alainegregory6860]

Yall need to go get more. A deep freeze would be a good investment. The salvage store has brown ground beef. It is good

[@carlahead2851]

I hope u guys can get a deep freezer so u hv more time to give it away or use for yourself. Great Dive guys! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@jessicawilliams9723]

I was hoping y'all came out with a video today I was watching old ones 😊

[@pegs1659]

Patience Grasshopper✌

[@suzantherrien3708]

Thanks for sharing grab a blanket turn on the tv chill love ya's ❤❤

[@kirvin8737]

46 degrees is good, I would take all I could reach!!!!

[@malindastolz6540]

Have a wonderful day Alex Kelly and bones . Nice to find the meat

[@CynthiaHarmon-ys5up]

Why don't the store with the meat, donate to a food bank or soup kitchen that feed people. What a waste. I agree about one listener saying that the animal died for nothing, and then throw the meat in dumpers.

[@GloriasThomas]

Start calling family and friends and let them know about it,and tell them to go get it right away.

[@Cindy7777777]

Wow, just wow!!!! I know someone that if they found all that meat, they'd take it all home and cook it up. If it smelled good, they'd eat it lol Thanks for sharing!!!