Did you know?
- Americans throw out at least $75 million worth of food each year?
- There are close to 35 million Americans at risk of going hungry?
- In Delaware, food waste makes up 12 percent of our landfills, while 241,600
Delawareans are at risk of going hungry?
In an effort to feed more Delawareans and to help alleviate the amount of food that
is wasted, the Food Bank of Delaware has implemented a new Food Rescue
Program. The program works on the simple premise that good food should not be
wasted especially when there are 241,600 Delawareans at risk of going hungry.
Donate Food
Perishable and prepared foods are typically collected from:
- Restaurants
- Caterers
- Corporate Dining Rooms
- Hotels
- Other Food Establishments
Donating surplus food to food rescue organizations is safe, efficient and cost-effective. It reduces disposal costs, while helping to feed hungry Delawareans. And your donation is tax-deductible.
Whether your company would like to donate surplus food routinely or as it becomes available, we can ensure that your food gets to the people who need it the most. The vast majority of the rescued food is made up of meat, fresh produce and dairy, some of the most difficult food to get into the diets of hungry men, women and children.
Other Frequently Asked Questions
Guide to acceptable food donations
