What is food rescue
Food Rescue also known as Food Recovery or Food Salvage is the act of gleaning edible, surplus food before going to the trash. This allows to feed healthy and good food to those in need and not letting those items go to waste.
How can i help?
There are multiples ways people can help reduce food waste.
1. You can join the organization by Clicking Here
2. You can donate your surplus food by sending us a message on Facebook, Instagram or thru Email ([email protected])
1. You can join the organization by Clicking Here
2. You can donate your surplus food by sending us a message on Facebook, Instagram or thru Email ([email protected])
Who do these donations benefit?
Currently we are working with a local Women's Shelter, we are hoping to work with other locations in the future.
How does no lost food donations work?
Simply send us a message on Facebook, Instagram or Email ([email protected]) about what food you have, how much. We will then coordinate a time to pick it up and properly distribute it to those in need.
How can someone volunteer with no lost food?
You can fill out the membership form and choose what you would like to do. We will contact you within 48 hours of received your membership form and provide you with more information about what you will have to do.
There is a small membership fee of $10 per year for active members.
There is a small membership fee of $10 per year for active members.
I have pre cooked leftover food from an Event/Party. How can i donate these items?
Send us a message on Facebook, Instagram or Email ([email protected]) and let us know what food items you have and we will schedule a pick up time as soon as possible.
HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER HUNGER PROGRAMS?
We are not just trying to feed those hungry people, but also trying to reduce the food that is wasted on a regular basis. This is a food redistribution program.
IS THERE ANY LIABILITY ISSUE FOR THE DONATED FOOD ITEMS?
No. Under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, all food that is donated under good faith to nonprofit organizations are protected from both civil and criminal liability even if the donated food later causes harm to recipient. Click on the link below to read more about the act.
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WHAT ABOUT FOOD SAFETY?
Food safety is one of our top priorities. All our food pickup members are trained in quality control and food safety standards.
ARE YOU GUYS A FOOD BANK/FOOD PANTRY?
No, we are a food rescue organization and do not bank food.
HOW DO I JOIN AND ARE THERE ANY REQUIREMENTS?
You can join by clicking here.
If you are interested in picking up and dropping off the donated items, you must be over 18 and hold a valid driver's license.
There are other types of member positions and membership fees that are attached to it.
Active member - $10 per year
Honorary member - $20 per year
Lifetime member - $50 and $5 maintenance every 2 years
If you are interested in picking up and dropping off the donated items, you must be over 18 and hold a valid driver's license.
There are other types of member positions and membership fees that are attached to it.
Active member - $10 per year
Honorary member - $20 per year
Lifetime member - $50 and $5 maintenance every 2 years