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Chicago Food Rescue Seeks New Donors for Its Food Access Mission

  • Writer: Bob Benenson
    Bob Benenson
  • 6 minutes ago
  • 2 min read

Learn How You Can Help



Food rescue organizations play vital roles in communities across the nation, collecting surplus food from donor companies and organizations for distribution to sites that provide access for food-insecure individuals and families. They also help the environment by reducing the waste of nutritious and valuable food that would otherwise go to landfills.


Tish Steele, who has served as executive director of Chicago's Green City Market since June, previously headed the Denver Food Rescue organization. And I recently became acquainted with my hometown's own such organization, Chicago Food Rescue.


Chicago Food Rescue is now seeking new food donors. Local Food Forum is pleased to share their message below.


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About Chicago Food Rescue

Chicago Food Rescue (CFR) is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to minimize food waste and increase food access by delivering donated food from food businesses directly to food access sites. Our mission is to increase access to nutritious food and reduce environmental impact by rescuing surplus food and delivering it to individuals and communities experiencing food insecurity.


We do this by sending volunteers to pick up donations and give them instructions on where to drop off the food, thereby creating a distribution network for perfectly viable food that would otherwise be thrown away. We firmly believe that no one should go hungry, especially when there is an abundance of food available. By connecting excess food with food insecure neighbors, we strive to create a more equitable and sustainable food system in our city.


For Food Donors


How You Can Help:


We partner with local businesses, like yours, to recover surplus food and distribute it to our food access sites serving those in need. By donating your excess food, you can make a direct impact on the lives of Chicagoans while reducing food waste and supporting a more sustainable food system.


Why Partner with Us?


  • Fight hunger: Your donations will feed those in need.

  • Reduce waste: Help keep valuable food from going to landfills.

  • It's easy: We coordinate logistics and arrange for pickups that fit your schedule.

  • Tax benefits: Donations are tax-deductible, and we can provide the necessary documentation for your records.

  • What We Accept: We accept a wide range of items, including fresh produce, bakery goods, dairy and packaged foods. If you're unsure about what can be donated, get in contact and we can let you know!


Let's connect: 


We would love to discuss how Chicago Food Rescue can work with you to put your surplus food to good use. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to schedule a pickup. You can contact us directly 312-994-2362 or at info@chicagofoodrescue.org.


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