Be the Rescue

Dear Friends,

2022 was another landmark year for Food Rescue US thanks to the support of thousands of financial donors, food donors, volunteer rescuers, and the social service agencies that serve the food insecure.

The Food Rescue US national network ended 2022 with 39 locations in 25 states and the District of Columbia. In 2022 our sites provided 26 million meals and kept 32 million pounds of food waste out of landfills. Over 90,000 rescues occurred in 2022, with meals provided valued at $62 million.

Our dual mission allows us to address two crises in America: food insecurity and food waste.

Food Waste: Nearly 40% of our food supply is wasted. Thankfully, awareness has been building concerning the devastating consequences of food waste decomposing in landfills and creating methane, which is 80% more dangerous than carbon dioxide and a significant contributor to global warming. Reducing food waste that ends up in landfills is one of the most impactful solutions to stemming climate change.

Carol Shattuck Chief Executive Officer

Food Insecurity: As many as 40 million people are food insecure in America. Our platform is to rescue healthy, excess food from grocery stores, restaurants, corporate dining facilities, farmers’ markets, and sports arenas (wherever there is surplus food) and deliver it to social service agencies that provide for the food insecure while keeping perfectly good food out of landfills.

What do we see in 2023? Unfortunately, there continues to be increased pressure on food insecure individuals. The numbers are not on the decline. With supply chain challenges and the end of increased SNAP benefits for many, we are seeing increased demand nationwide. Every day we are working to meet the increased need.

At the same time, there is more awareness of the terrible consequences of global warming and food waste’s harmful impact on our environment. Food Rescue US enables all our constituents to be an active part of the solution, and we are more committed than ever to reducing food waste and using this food to feed those in need.

Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our expanding national team.