Food Rescue

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There is a tremendous amount of food waste in the US and Globally. It is a hallmark of F4’s campaign to be judicious and strategic with our resources maximizing our ability to serve additional individuals in need.

F4’s Facilitation Service

F4 serves as an unpaid broker connecting the source of excess food to non-profit recipient agencies in need (homeless shelters/feeding centers).  We work with a variety of entities that are interested in participating in food re-purposing on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or sporadic basis.

F4’s Food Rescue Certification

F4 humbly recognizes strategic partners from the category listed above for their efforts to invest their resources into re-purposing their excess food to benefit non-profit food agencies in need.

Why Donate?

  • 3 billion tons of consumable food is wasted each year globally
  • Approximately 800 million people suffer from hunger around the world
  • 48 million Americans live in food-insecure households
  • The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act (1996) protects good faith donors from liability. This has never been challenged in court.
  • It demonstrates a commitment to the community by assisting local shelters and other agencies
  • Businesses can earn a 10-15% tax deduction for donations
  • Donations reduce the amount of trash produced and reduce costs associated with trash removal
  • Be recognized as a strategic partner for investing into food rescue

Who Should Donate?

  • Restaurants
  • Universities
  • Caterers
  • Hospitals
  • Community Events
  • Churches
  • Farms
  • Markets

How Can I Donate?

  • Partner with Fiorenza’s Food For Friends (F4) to establish an ongoing food rescue program
  • Identify excess perishable, nonperishable, and prepared foods for donation (Soup, Rice, Milk, Buffet items, Pizza, Fruit)
  • Follow food safety guidelines

Donate Excess Food or Request a Food Donation

Food Rescue FAQs

I′m not in Pennsylvania, can you help us donate/rescue?

Yes! We coordinate food rescue/recovery and food drives across the US and Canada. Recipients must show proof of nonprofit status or need.

Is it safe? Is it legal?

Yes, the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act of 1996 provides donors and recipients with liability protection. This article provides an excellent explanation.

What is the cost?

F4 does not charge any fees. Donors may spend a minimal amount on packing containers, and recipients may spend a minimal amount on freezer bags/coolers for transportation. Occasionally F4 is able to provide bins/bags.

“Thank you Spectrum Catering, Concessions and Special Events and Fiorenza’s Food For Friends for donating … fresh fruit, veggies, meat, and dairy! This donation will provide 3,826 meals to your hungry neighbors. … We really appreciate your support! Thank you!”

Mississagua Food Bank

We are always looking for volunteers.

Contact F4 if you would like to donate food to recipients in need.