One in six people are hungry in the United States, while 40% of our food is wasted*.
Athens Food Rescue was formed to help eliminate this problem.
We are an all-volunteer group that aims to bridge a gap in our food system by increasing food waste diversion. We do this by collecting leftover food from donors and immediately transporting it to our associated non-profit organizations. Your organization can be part of the solution by donating your surplus food to Athens Food Rescue.
Food recovery practices are embraced by:
Our volunteers are either ServSafe certified or trained in food handler safety and are willing to work with your staff to make donating as easy as possible. We would love the opportunity to join together to make a difference in this growing problem in America.
*According to "Wasted: How America Is Losing Up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill," written by Dana Gunders of the Natural Resources Defense Council
If you would like to donate to Athens Food Rescue, you can send us a check to:
Athens Food Rescue, P.O. Box 1143, Athens, Ohio 45701
You can also donate to Athens Food Rescue by giving directly to The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio in our name. Gifts to the Athens Food Rescue Fund are tax deductible and can be made in many ways, including cash, bequests, and life insurance. You can find more about how to do this here.