Join the Food Rescue Challenge
Help Us Rescue Billions of Pounds of Food
Food insecurity has reached a crisis level in the United States, with 1 in 7 people experiencing hunger. Meanwhile, there are 92 billion pounds of surplus food in the United States annually.
At Feeding America, we’re on a mission to rescue 5 billion pounds of nutritious surplus food by the year’s end—enough to feed millions.
We need your help. By joining the Food Rescue Challenge, you’re turning perfectly good surplus food into access to meals for families experiencing food insecurity. Help us turn excess into access.
How Food Rescue Works
With more people facing food insecurity than ever before and recent cuts in government food aid, Feeding America needs to rescue even more nutritious surplus food. Here’s how we make it happen:
From Farms & Stores
We partner with farmers, grocery stores, and manufacturers to rescue surplus food.
To Food Banks & Pantries
Nutritious food like fruits, vegetables, and dairy are distributed to food banks nationwide.
To Our Neighbors
This rescued food is transformed into meals for families experiencing food insecurity.
Join the Food Rescue Challenge! Every dollar you donate helps us rescue more food. GIVE NOW.
See Food Rescue in Action
Watch how Feeding America works with farmers, grocery stores, and food banks to turn surplus food into nourishing meals.
Test Your Knowledge of Food Rescue
Learn How We’re Rescuing More Food
Want to know how we’re on track to rescue 5 billion pounds of food this year? Dive into these stories to see how we save food, protect the environment, and feed families.
What is MealConnect?
Discover how MealConnect helps rescue surplus food and deliver it to people facing hunger.
How Feeding America Works with Farmers
Farmers play an important role in food rescue. Learn how Feeding America partners with farmers to save fresh, healthy food.
Rescuing Food One Cabbage at a Time
Learn how a farmer and a food bank team up to rescue fresh produce and provide meals to our communities.
Join the Food Rescue Challenge Now!
With nearly 50 million people—including families, seniors and children—experiencing food insecurity, the Feeding America network is under pressure to provide relief.
Your support today helps rescue more nutritious food and turn it into 20 meals thanks to a generous challenge match.