MEANS Database is now FoodRecovery.org!

The food recovery platform

FoodRecovery.org is an online platform connecting organizations with extra food to communities in need, championing sustainability by diverting edible food away from landfills. All for free.

Give unsold food

Giving food is free with FoodRecovery.org

We are nationwide, allowing food businesses to donate from anywhere in the United States.

Receive free food

Claiming donated food is free with FoodRecovery.org

To claim food donations, you must be a nonprofit or mutual aid organization with a Tax ID Number.

Annually, 133 billion pounds of food is wasted.

Our goal is to bridge the gap between food surplus and food insecurity, making nutritious meals accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. Our work includes moving food donations of any type and size, large or small, bulk or retail, prepared or frozen. We work hand in hand with community organizations to distribute surplus food to those who need it most.

Three people unloading a car with boxes of donated food.

3,400 partners
including businesses and nonprofits

52 million
pounds of food rescued and donated

540,000 people
served with a nutritious meal

Help fight food waste and food insecurity.

Join us in the fight to bridge the gap between food surplus and food insecurity. Together, we can build a future where every meal counts and where no food goes to waste.

As a 501(c)3, FoodRecovery.org is funded mainly by grants and donations. Your support helps our team expand our reach and rescue more food.