We install community fridges and establish food rescue operations in areas of high food insecurity, with a focus on supporting NYC public housing residents.
Our Mission
Reduce food insecurity
Rescue excess food
Promote sustainable food policy
Reduce food insecurity
Food insecurity is the measure of the availability of food and individuals ability to access it. In some New York City
neighborhoods, more than half of residents identify as food insecure, a condition that has far-reaching consequences for their quality of life.
We reduce food insecurity by establishing sustainable models of food rescue in areas of high need, with a focus on public housing developments throughout the five boroughs.
Rescue excess food
The USDA estimates that between 30% and 40% of all food produced goes to waste. New York City alone generates hundreds of millions of pounds of food waste annually—perfectly nutritious food that many New Yorkers need. Instead, it winds up in landfills, where it contributes to 6% of all greenhouse gas emissions.
We partner with local retailers and community groups to rescue and distribute this food, benefiting both communities in need and the environment.
Promote sustainable
food policy
Over a quarter of New Yorkers cope with food insecurity as a way of life—enough is enough. Government policy and accountability are crucial elements to institute and maintain enduring food justice
reforms.
With the overarching goal of Zero Food Waste in New York City by 2030, we advocate for policies that:
- End hunger
- Curb food waste
- Subsidize nutritious food access in areas of high food insecurity
and historical marginalization - Expand eligibility to government benefit programs
- Invest in recycling and renewal initiatives
OUR FOCUS
INSTALL COMMUNITY FRIDGES
We install open-to-all community fridges in public housing complexes throughout the five boroughs.
ESTABLISH FOOD RESCUE OPERATIONS
We partner with NYCHA resident associations to establish communitydriven food rescue operations. We retrieve food from local supermarkets, restaurants, and retailers that would otherwise go to waste.
BRIDGE THE DIVIDE
We also serve as a conduit between large food rescuers—like City Harvest and Food Bank—and other community fridge networks throughout NYC, providing food to more people in marginalized communities.
impact
Since Fall 2020, we have distributed over 350,000 meals and 1,500,000 pounds of food to people in need in NYC.
Our Partners
Join Us!
Donate
Financial donations are critical to maintaining our ongoing operations. No donation is too small—everything makes a difference.
Volunteer
Our organization is powered by a community of volunteers. If you are passionate about ending food insecurity, please consider getting involved.
Contact
Contact us directly with any questions about our organization or operations. We look forward to chatting with you.
