How It Works

Step 1: We work with 28+ local businesses to donate soon-to-expire or overstocked food – primarily fruits and vegetables – that would otherwise be thrown away.

 Step 2: Our donors load this food into boxes and set them aside for our volunteers to pick up and sort.

Step 3: Every day, volunteers load the donated food into bike trailers and haul it directly to one of our 40+ recipient sites that is scheduled to receive it.

Step 4: Our recipient sites – including day shelters, food pantries, and community centers – use the donated food within 24-48 hours.

Quick Facts

  • Our “just-in-time” food rescue model doesn’t require sorting or storage, allowing us to deliver fresh food to our recipients.
  • By delivering food using bicycles, we have developed a sustainable food rescue model that is quick, economical, and gentle on the environment.
  • In addition to delivering food to recipient sites, we also work with community leaders at housing sites for low-income seniors, individuals, and families, after-school programs, and preschools to help them set up No Cost Grocery Programs, enabling them to actualize their own food security.

 



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You can make a direct donation to Boulder Food Rescue either as a single amount or on a monthly basis using Paypal





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Start Your Own Food Rescue!

Do you want to rescue food in your community? Awesome! We can help. We've made a guidebook that walks you through the steps of starting a bike-powered food rescue. We call it The Package Deal, and you can view and download it here

Additionally, please feel free to contact us with any questions or requests for support. We're here to be a resource for you!