Food rescue volunteers sorting fresh produce

National 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Food Rescued.
Hunger Reduced.

We bridge the gap between food waste and food scarcity — rescuing fresh food and delivering it to communities that need it most.

0M+Pounds rescued weekly
36States nationwide
0MAmericans face hunger
$1= 12 meals rescued

The problem we solve

40%
of US food is wasted
47M
Americans face hunger

Every year, 80 million tons of food is discarded in America — while 47 million people go to bed hungry. These two crises exist side by side. Sharing Excess is the bridge.

See how we bridge the gap

Our programs

Three ways we rescue food

Retail Rescue — fresh produce at grocery store
Program 01

Retail Rescue

We partner with grocery stores and supermarkets to recover fresh, unsold food before it reaches the landfill.

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Wholesale Rescue — farm harvest and distribution
Program 02

Wholesale Rescue

Working directly with farms, distributors, and wholesalers to redirect surplus produce and goods to those in need.

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Direct Link — community food distribution
Program 03

Direct Link

Connecting food donors directly with local hunger relief organizations for the fastest, most efficient redistribution.

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$1 = 12 Meals

Your donation directly funds food rescue operations across 36 states.

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100% of donations fund food rescue operations. Sharing Excess is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Our partners

Trusted by leading food businesses

We work with grocery chains, restaurant groups, farms, and wholesalers across the country.

Whole Foods Market
Trader Joe's
Sysco
US Foods
Wegmans
Giant Food