About Us

ReFED is a national nonprofit with a mission to end food loss and waste in the U.S. by advancing data-driven solutions.

Realizing it would take more than “best guesses” for food business to adjust their operations, funders to support promising innovations, and entrepreneurs to develop new technologies, we leverage our unique position at the center of the food system to collaborate with key actors and generate large-scale, meaningful impact. And as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our independence provides the credibility that’s needed to drive systemic change.

In order to accelerate effective action to reduce food waste at scale, ReFED focuses on three core program areas:

Leveraging data and insights to highlight supply chain inefficiencies and uncover economic opportunities

Catalyzing capital to spur innovation and scale high-impact and high-potential initiatives

Mobilizing and connecting critical food system players to take targeted action

Our Vision

A sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food system that optimizes environmental resources, minimizes climate impacts, and makes the best use of the food we grow.