At 412 Food Rescue, we know meaningful change happens when a community comes together. In 2026, our corporate partners showed up in powerful ways, not just through financial contributions, but by investing in our operations, volunteering their time, and inspiring their colleagues to get involved. Every partnership helped us move closer to a future where good food reaches the people who need it instead of going to waste, and I am proud to have been able to work with each one of them!
Investing in Food Recovery Across Southwestern Pennsylvania
Corporate support helped keep 412 Food Rescue’s food recovery operations moving throughout Southwestern PA. From supporting our fleet and the costs of daily operations, to being a critical food donor, to helping us rescue and redistribute surplus food, these investments made it possible to connect more food with nonprofit partners serving our neighbors.
On average, during each month of 2026, with the help of hundreds of volunteers and our dedicated fleet team, 412 Food Rescue recovered 375,000 pounds of food, completed 2,400 rescues, and supported a cumulative 411 nonprofit partners. This work was made possible in part by the companies that invest in our mission. Their support helped ensure that perfectly good food got where it needed to go while reducing the environmental impact of food waste.
When companies make community engagement part of their culture, they help build a broader network of people who are invested in a healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable region.
Turning Volunteer Hours Into Community Impact
Throughout the year, corporate teams brought their energy and enthusiasm to the Good Food Project in Millvale, rolling up their sleeves to help unload our fleet trucks, prepare meals, and pack grocery bags. In 2026, we welcomed more than 60 corporate volunteer groups, representing approximately 360 volunteers, and contributing a total of over 1,400 volunteer hours!
These volunteer days did more than help us meet immediate needs. They gave employees an opportunity to connect with their colleagues in a meaningful way, learn more about food insecurity and food waste in our community, and see firsthand how their time can make a difference for local families and individuals.
Bringing the Mission Into the Workplace
Our corporate partners also helped extend our impact beyond the work happening at the Good Food Project. Companies encouraged employee giving by creating dedicated fundraising pages, provided matching gift incentives, hosted our team for lunch-and-learn sessions, organized third-party fundraisers, and shared special opportunities for their group to support 412 Food Rescue. These efforts helped turn awareness into action, introducing more people to our mission and creating new pathways for employees to participate in food rescue.
Looking Ahead: The Impact We Can Create Together
As I reflect on 2026, I am grateful for every corporate partner who invested financially, volunteered alongside our team, or encouraged others to get involved. Each contribution, whether a monetary donation, a few hours at the Good Food Project, or a conversation that inspired a colleague to give, helped advance our mission of increasing food access while reducing food waste.
As I look toward 2027, I invite companies to continue showing up for our community. Whether your team supports our operations financially, participates in a corporate volunteer day, launches an employee giving campaign, or creates a new fundraising opportunity, there are many ways to make an impact. Reach out to learn how you can get your company involved!
Together, we can build on this year’s momentum, reach more neighbors, rescue more good food, and create lasting change for both people and the planet.
Thank you to our 2026 Corporate Partners
2026 Anchor Partner
Additional partners include: AVI-SPL, Carmeuse, CESO INC, Citylife Contracting, Dobil Laboratories, InterPark LLC, OpenArc, Tetra Technologies, and Waste Management.
