Let’s create a more sustainable and equitable food system.

Our work

More than 38 million Americans lack reliable access to nutritious meals. Meanwhile, 108 billion pounds of food go uneaten in the U.S. — the equivalent of 40% of the country’s food supply. Rethink Food exists to bridge the gap between perfectly good food that goes to waste and the demand for meals that many of our food-insecure neighbors face.

Let’s create a more sustainable and equitable food system.

A network of lasting change

Rethink Food partners with a national network of community-minded partners across the food ecosystem—from restaurants, food businesses, companies, and community-based organizations—to be at the heart of the solution in their neighborhoods.

  • Meal Funders

    Meal Funder restaurants financially support local restaurants preparing meals.

  • Meal Makers

    Meal Maker restaurants prepare meals for their communities.

  • CBOs

    Community-Based Organizations distribute meals to local communities.

  • Food Donors contribute excess produce to be used in meals.

Become Rethink Certified

Rethink Certified is a certification program for food system stakeholders, including restaurants, foodservices, retailers and food producers – recognizing bold efforts by all while also creating a network of aligned partners working together towards the mission of creating a more sustainable and equitable food system. By creating connections across the food system, we’re empowering change and scaling impact.

Restaurants

Fund or make nutritious meals for communities impacted by food insecurity

Donate your excess food

If you are in food services, a food retailer, or a producer, we make it easy for you to donate your excess food.

Get involved

There are many ways you can help us create a more sustainable and equitable food system.