Become a Food Donor

Join the 240+ businesses making the most of their surplus food.

Why Donate?

Responsibly managing your surplus has never been easier.

Any business, nonprofit, or institution is eligible to donate food.

Our volunteers rescue food seven days a week, even on holidays. We can schedule regular pick-ups or arrange ad hoc donations, such as after events or due accidental surplus. Whatever your business needs.
By recording weight estimates from every food rescue, we can help your company report progress on Zero Waste goals or identify patterns to fine-tune food procurement and production to minimize surplus.
Every food rescue is matched to a nearby organization that serves people experiencing food insecurity. Donating food helps your business build goodwill within your local community and allows you to showcase your corporate social responsibility.
Your surplus food qualifies as an in-kind donation to DC Food Rescue (EIN 52-1499111), making it eligible for tax deduction.
Learn more via this guide by the Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic.
Under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (1996), enhanced by the Food Donation Improvement Act (2021), the charitable donation of apparently safe, wholesome food and grocery products is federally protected from liability.

You Register as a Food Donor

Sign up as a Food Donor via the form below.

You Request a Food Rescue

Use the app to request a one-time or recurring donation.

We Match a Community Partner

Our Operations Manager matches your donation to a nearby Community Partner.

Our Volunteers Transport the Food

A food rescuer signs up to deliver the donation from your business to a designated Community Partner.

Feedback from our Food Donors

Brianna Graves, Catering Operations Manager, The SSA Group

I am overjoyed we could donate to such an amazing cause! It's an honor to help Sasha Bruce Youthwork and their mission to instill resilience and strength in the community.
Alexander Moore, Chief Development Officer, DC Central Kitchen

DC Food Rescue has become our go-to food recovery partner for restaurants, events, and grocery stores seeking to donate prepared foods or smaller quantities of specific items. Because of this partnership, we are able to seamlessly prevent the waste of nutritious food.
John Boozer, Partner, EcoCaters

It was extremely helpful and very seamless, so thank you!
Josy Clay, Director of Marketing, Vegetable + Butcher

Working with DC Food Rescue has been a breath of fresh air! Their volunteers are incredibly communicative and passionate about their mission. Their organization around donation pick-ups has made our lives super easy! We absolutely love this partnership!
Robbie Wood, Chef & Founder, SuperFd Performance Nutrition

Kate and her team have always been timely and professional while providing an amazing benefit to the community. SuperFd couldn't be more proud than to work with DC Food Rescue.

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