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\n\t\tCreate Community\n\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\tEliminate Hunger\n\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\tProtect the Planet\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

#jointherescue<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGET INVOLVED\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tHow We Help\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

We Rescue Food<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"A\n\tUsing our web-based app, we engage volunteers to transfer fresh food surpluses from local businesses to social service agencies serving the food insecure.
\nBECOME A FOOD RESCUER<\/strong><\/a>\n\t

We Help The Environment<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Two\n\tFood waste remains one of the top solutions to global warming. Currently, food waste contributes 8 percent of total global greenhouse gas emissions.
\nBECOME A FOOD DONOR<\/strong><\/a>\n\t

We create community<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"A\n\tOur model empowers communities to serve themselves with the support of our app. All food donors, rescuers, and agency partners are members of the communities where we operate.
\nSTART A FOOD RESCUE US SITE<\/a><\/strong>\n

\n\t\tFood Rescue US Lifetime Numbers\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t

0+M<\/p>MEALS PROVIDED TO THOSE IN NEED\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

0+M<\/p>LBS OF FOOD KEPT FROM LANDFILL\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

0+B<\/p>TONS OF CO2eq AVOIDED\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

0 +<\/p>VOLUNTEER FOOD RESCUERS\n\t\t\n

\n\t\tA Powerful Network across the US\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

The Food Rescue US model enables local leaders to transport excess, nutritious food to social service agencies within their communities in 51 locations across 25 states and Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Food\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tSee Us In Action\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Food\n\t\t

\n\t\tEvery $1 Donated = 20 Meals\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\"Karen-Saggesse\"\n\t\t\t\t\"Boston\n\t\t\t\t\"Food\n\t

Intuitive and Flexible
\nWith Real-Time Support
\nAll In One Accessible App<\/h2>\n\t

The Food Rescue US web-based app connects food donors, volunteers and receiving agencies seamlessly and with great care and flexibility. Through the leadership of local site directors and best practices, together, we ensure nutritious food reaches communities in need; all the while protecting the planet.<\/p>\n

Schedules are busy and can vary. That’s why our app provides maximum flexibility. Claim a single rescue, adopt a reoccurring rescue and adjust as needed to suit your schedule. It’s this simplicity that is incredibly powerful and has enabled the Food Rescue US community to save over 35 million meals, and counting, annually.<\/p>\n

#JoinTheRescue<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet the app\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"Servsafe\n\t

ServSafe-Certified
\nSite Directors<\/h2>\n\t

All Food Rescue US Site Directors are required to complete ServSafe certification, ensuring that they are equipped with nationally recognized food safety training. We are proud to share that all current Site Directors across the network are ServSafe certified.<\/p>\n

The ServSafe certification underscores our commitment to food safety, responsible food handling, and the trust our food donors and community partners place in Food Rescue US.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tGet Involved\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

JOIN OUR MOVEMENT<\/p>\n\t

Our app will guide you to available rescues by day, time, or location. Once you’ve signed-up, you will see instructions on where to pick-up the food and deliver it, along with any other details you need to complete the rescue.<\/p>\n\t

BRING FOOD RESCUE US TO YOUR COMMUNITY<\/p>\n\t

If there isn’t a Food Rescue US location near you, you can start one! \u200bLearn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"A\n\t

BECOME A FOOD DONOR OR AGENCY PARTNER<\/p>\n\t

If you are a business with a surplus of food or an organization that wants to receive food, please \u200bcontact your local Site Director<\/a> to get involved\u200b.<\/p>\n\t

DONATE<\/p>\n\t

Every $1 donated allows us to rescue and deliver the equivalent of 20 meals back into the community. Donate Now<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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