Millions of people are joining groups that help them acquire the things they need—without paying a cent.

With inflation hitting a 31-year high and supply-chain issues making it difficult for people to get the goods they want on time, some have found an answer in online groups where members give things away free. Such groups have risen in popularity in recent months, and one effort known as the Buy Nothing Project hit 4.27 million members as of August.

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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