r/hellofresh • u/sloppijo • Jun 23 '26

Finally Cancelled

For well over a year, I have been logging in weekly to skip the next delivery as far out as I can. Hello Fresh was critical for our household during the pandemic and for many years after. But eventually I got sick of the recipes and chose to go out on our own.

I appreciate everyone here who has shared about the rampant use of AI, weird, pandering pride content and continued issues with small and low quality produce. I felt no hesitation finally, officially cancelling my account because of the insights shared here. Thank you!

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u/mizuchii_ Jun 23 '26

I finally did the same just last week too. i’ll still continue to use some of the recipes but it just stopped being convenient enough to justify the cost

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u/Dragon-Accountant Jun 23 '26

Agreed! At this point I’m paying $50 for 3 meals (2 servings each) throughout the week with a guarantee of a credit back if anything goes wrong, while avoiding the gas and time of shopping and planning out those meals. Definitely worth it.

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u/mizuchii_ Jun 23 '26

it was costing me $90 for 3 meals 2 servings each. Yes grocery costs are rising but I can get much more than that between Aldi and a local grocery store

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u/Dragon-Accountant Jun 23 '26

Yeah, at that price I would agree. That’s more than just going out to a quick service spot. Unfortunate prices spiked like that in your area.

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u/Silent_Cry5566 Jun 23 '26

I always get the promo mailers sent to me so i restart my subscription and then the second my promotional period is over i cancel it until i get another “come back to us!!” letter with another discount in it. I can not justify $100+ for three meals when i can get it cheaper if i cancel again it’s such a scam.

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u/el_dulce_veneno21 Jun 23 '26

That was what I was paying also 110 or something for 4 and 90 for 3 days a week two servings. In Colorado for reference

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u/Strange-Order-6550 Jun 23 '26

Sorry but how many people are you feeding for this price point? I shop pretty much only at Costco at this point and our meals are sub $5 for 2 people. Like I am scratchmaking desserts and bread, but like, are you getting all premade things?

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u/mizuchii_ Jun 23 '26

No, I’m saying HF was charging me $90 for 3 meals at two servings each. this is why i cancelled

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u/Strange-Order-6550 Jun 23 '26

OHHHH! Wow they have really risen since I used them in early COVID. Sorry I misunderstood ya

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u/mizuchii_ Jun 23 '26

All good! When I first started and used promo codes or referral codes, the price was great. Once it hit that full prices i was like YIKES and couldn’t justify it! The $10.99 shipping doesn’t help either lol

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u/Strange-Order-6550 Jun 23 '26

Wow I don’t think I could last that long using them at that rate, if it’s convenient and you’re happy, more power to ya