Prevent perfectly good food from going to waste.

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A Recipe for Community Good

In a heartwarming collaboration that exemplifies the power of teamwork and community spirit, the Pittsburgh Pirates, Giant Eagle, and 412…
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412 Food Rescue Named City Paper’s “Best Nonprofit” in 2023 Best of Pittsburgh Readers’ Poll

For the second consecutive year, 412 Food Rescue has been named the Best Nonprofit in Pittsburgh by the Pittsburgh City…
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Volunteer Feedback Creates Stronger Community Connection

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412 Food Rescue’s Greg Austin Named 40 Under 40 Nominee!

We are thrilled to share some exciting community news – our very own Greg Austin, Director of Distribution Initiatives, is…
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Download the 412 Food Rescue app:

iPhone with the Food Rescue Hero app
1

Register for food rescue notifications

Join the fastest growing and largest community of volunteers, download our app and turn on notifications to get an alert when a food rescue is available to claim.
2

Find a food rescue nearby

Claim a rescue route that works for your schedule, available daily and weekly - in as little as 30 minutes you'll pick up and deliver fresh, nutritious food.
3

Feed people, not landfills

One food rescue at a time delivers fresh food to nonprofits who serve our neighbors experiencing food insecurity, and makes a huge impact on our community.

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We fight food waste:

Up to 40% of food that is produced is wasted.

We fight hunger:

1 in 7 people goes hungry every day.

We protect the environment:

Food waste generates the most toxic greenhouse gas in landfills.

Project Stats

24,221,000

lbs. of surplus food rescued

20,184,166

meals provided

51,860,708

lbs. of CO2 mitigated

Alongside our amazing volunteers, known as Food Rescue Heroes - together we are transforming the communities all around us.

BNY Mellon staff at a volunteer event

See how it works.

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”2020 World Changing Idea Award Winner

Fast Company

”Chances are, all that leftover food from your office party or wedding might end up in a dumpster—and eventually the landfill. Unless a hero swoops in.

NPR