Donate Food
No matter how big or small the donor or food donation, every partner has a significant impact.
Our incredible food donor partners range from large produce distributors to smaller specialty stores, restaurants, bakeries, and caterers. We even collect from university campuses and farms. We currently work with 150+ food donors and this list is growing every day
Ready to Donate Food?
All services are free of charge
2-box minimum for collection
A volunteer can collect food any time between 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
For more info, please read our Food Donor Basics Sheet
Fill out the form below if you’re interested in donating food through your company and would like to know more about our services.
Or call 236-471-4728, to speak to our staff
Why Food Donors Love Our Program
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We ensure your surplus food finds its purpose. Our direct donor-to-recipient matching guarantees transparency and traceability. We vet recipient organizations rigorously, seamlessly onboarding existing partners. Plus, our services are entirely free - no delivery fees for donors or recipients. Join us in making a real difference, without any added costs.
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VFR complements traditional food recovery efforts, bridging gaps where needed.
We step in to rescue smaller quantities of food, handle unpredictable frequency donations, and ensure immediate consumption when necessary. Together, we cover all bases to minimize waste and maximize impact.
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Our extensive network of volunteer drivers keeps our cancellation rate below 1%. We value our food donors' time and effort. With our Vancouver Food Runners app, pick-up verification is in real-time, ensuring reliable and consistent service.
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Under the BC Food Donor Encouragement Act (1997), all donated food is protected from liability when given in good faith. Our technology enhances safety, with direct transport to community partners and monitored travel times for food safety. Real-time tracking ensures transparency and enables immediate assistance from our live dispatch during food rescue.
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Our local solution connects food donations to nearby charities, with an average distance of less than seven kilometers between donor and community partner. Donations made in the morning reach neighbors in need by dinner, ensuring no one goes hungry.
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Vancouver Food Runners offers flexibility to rescue unexpected surplus while maintaining daily operations. We tailor a plan to suit your needs, identifying optimal pick-up times and creating schedules for all your branches. Our volunteers are available every day between 9 am and 5 pm.
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Our app tracks key metrics such as pounds of food donated, meals provided, and environmental impact, enhancing transparency and accountability.
As a food donor, VFR will provide you with personalized metrics to show consumers your impact. *
*According to a recent global survey, 81% of consumers prioritize companies implementing environmental programs. Sustainability is mainstream, and reducing food waste aligns with strong corporate social responsibility.
“Fresh Prep is proud and grateful to partner with Vancouver Food Runners. Collaborative, reliable, and responsible, they help us as an organization to plot and track our progress towards greater sustainability. Knowing our excess food can be redirected to the recipient organizations and individuals who need it most is gratifying for all of our team and helps us maintain our corporate social responsibilities to the planet, our customers, and those in our community
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