We believe that no person should ever go to bed hungry. It is estimated that over 35 million people - including 10 million children - face hunger each year in the United States. All while, 60 million tons, which is roughly 120 BILLION pounds of food goes wasted in the United States alone. That is a problem. Waste Not Want Not is a solution to that problem. We exist to prevent food waste and to fight hunger across 14 counties in Northeast Florida. We rescue food + help people. Join us.
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We fight hunger by rescuing food from grocery stores, restaurants, farmers, and caterers. Each year, we rescue roughly 2 million pounds of food and work with close to 100 community organizations in 14 counties across Northeast Florida to get that food onto plates and into the bellies of our hungry neighbors. Join us.
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What we do is not without cost. Each year, we must raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to rescue millions of pounds of food. In 2025, we will celebrate our 35th year of fighting hunger with several fundraising events. Join us.
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Our organization is fueled by the dedication and commitment of nearly 300 volunteers! From rescuing food, to sorting food, to building awareness about our mission, we have a spot just for YOU. Join us.
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Rescuing Food + Helping People
With your help we have significantly reduced food waste, hunger and poverty in our community by providing nourishment, essential resources, fostering empowerment, and catalyzing positive, sustainable change. Dozens of volunteers have built life-long friendships with their fellow volunteers and experience the altruistic joy of giving back. Together, we are rescuing food + helping people.
Our impact this year has changed our community!
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Pounds of Food Rescued This Month
63,476
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Pounds of Food Rescued This Year
1,176,529
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Hours Volunteered This Year
10,000
