We accept and pick up perfectly good and healthy food that would otherwise go to waste.

The food comes from wholesalers, grocery stores, markets, caterers, restaurants, and special events and helps us with the more than twelve million meals we distribute annually.

Food Waste

8.4 lbs

of food go to waste a week in the average NYC household.

Food Waste

250 tons

are wasted by commercial enterprises across the state every year.

Food Rescue

1.7M lbs

were rescued and put to use by our team to support New Yorkers last year.

Our food rescue program minimizes food waste and food insecurity by distributing the food to hungry New Yorkers through our Hot Meals, Choice Pantry, and Mobile Pantry programs.

While we can handle large donations, smaller donations are also accepted and can often be distributed immediately and/or repurposed by our industrious and creative cook staff.

Do you operate a food-related business or regularly have food available to donate?

Start a food rescue partnership and schedule a recurring pick-up with us!