Food Rescue US

06/01/2026

New data this week from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that more Americans are going hungry now than at the height of the pandemic. 10% of families are missing meals, and nearly 16% rely on food donations to get by.

This is the reality behind every rescue we make. Rising food prices, tighter SNAP eligibility, and the end of pandemic-era relief have left more of our neighbors choosing between groceries and rent.

At Food Rescue US, we're working every day to close the gap between food that would have been wasted and the families who need it most. If this hits home, here's how you can help:

Volunteer as a food rescuer in your community
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Read or listen to the full story by Scott Horsley at NPR: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/27/nx-s1-5836441/food-insecurity-economy-new-york-fed

05/28/2026

Today is World Hunger Day, a reminder that 733 million people around the world still go to bed hungry, even as 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year.

We were honored to be part of the conversations that shaped the World Food Programme's new Global AI Strategy 2025-2027, which lays out how AI can help accelerate progress toward Zero Hunger, from predicting food shortages to optimizing how aid reaches those who need it most.

At Food Rescue US, we see every day how smart technology paired with local action can move food faster, reduce waste, and feed neighbors. On World Hunger Day and every day, we're proud to stand alongside global partners working to make sure no good food goes to waste and no one goes hungry.

Read the full strategy:

The strategy sets a bold vision for integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning across WFP’s operations.

05/27/2026

It's ! Thank you to every volunteer, driver, and partner who makes rescue happen, one trunk-load at a time. 🧡

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all of those who served our country. We are forever grateful.

05/21/2026

Happy Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day from Food Rescue US! 🍎🥦

From apples to zucchini, our volunteers rescue surplus fresh produce from grocers, farms, and restaurants every day and deliver it to neighbors facing food insecurity across the country. Nutritious food belongs in kitchens, not landfills.

05/19/2026

Shoutout to one of our newest sites Food Rescue US - New Haven, CT and newest donors Scratch Baking! 🧡

Every bag of fresh baked goods rescued is headed straight to someone in the community who needs it. This is what food rescue looks like at the neighborhood level and we are so excited to have Scratch Baking on board.

05/18/2026

Charlotte, here we come! The Food Rescue US team is heading to the 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit May 19 to 21, and we'd love to connect with you there.

Catch Ellen Bowen, our Food Rescue US - SouthFlorida Site Director, on the "Crowd Control: Smarter Food Waste Strategies for High-Volume Events" panel Thursday at 10:45 AM in Providence Ballroom II.

Working in food rescue, food recovery, or food waste policy? Find us on the floor, at the receptions, or DM us to grab coffee. Let's keep building the network that's actually moving this work forward.

05/15/2026

Shoutout to our South Florida family for showing up and showing out! This is what food rescue looks like in action, and we love to see it!

05/13/2026

It's and this week's rescues are serving everything from eggs by the dozen to watermelons, fresh produce, and restaurant leftovers. 🧡⁠
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Our volunteers showed up in refrigerated trucks, packed trunks, and on foot to make sure good food found a good home across the country. This is what filling plates instead of landfills looks like, one rescue at a time.⁠
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