Our impact
Working infrastructure, proven over three years
The volunteer food rescue network is how good food stays out of the landfill in our region. Donors count on it, agencies plan around it, and it keeps growing.
Three years of volunteer food rescue
A network donors and agencies already count on
4,409rescues completed
884,845pounds of good food kept out of the landfill
737,371meals for our neighbors
0missed pickups
$1,700,160estimated retail value of food rescued
~40scheduled rescues every week
7days a week, holidays included
20–30minutes from donor to agency
Volunteer network totals, September 2023 through September 2, 2026.
Year three moved more food than years one and two combined
From September 2025 to September 2026, the network grew by 93 rescuers (+85%) and 23 receiving agencies (+58%), completing 2,051 rescues.
Pounds of food rescued
Meals
Why the model works
- Direct delivery. Food goes straight from the donor to the agency, so it arrives fresh.
- Built on relationships. Regular schedules let donors and agencies plan with confidence.
- Powered by neighbors. Volunteers use their own cars and their own time. Every added rescuer adds capacity.
- Room to grow. More partners and more support mean more good food reaches people instead of the landfill.