Good Food Belongs to People, Not Landfills
Leveraging app technology and partnering with volunteer drivers to deliver surplus food to nonprofits across Metro Vancouver.
We’re Making a Huge Impact
Since 2020, we have worked with 414+ businesses, 243+ nonprofit partners, and 3200+ registered volunteers to achieve the following milestones:
23,957
Food Rescues Completed
7,169,345
CO2eq Mitigated
4,240,714
Pounds Rescued
3,511,228
Equivalent Meals
Why We Do It
VFR’s free and simple food recovery program is a true community initiatve from start to finish
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We partner with 150+ businesses and organizations to deliver food to Metro Vancouver nonprofits. 94% of the food we deliver is fresh!
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We are grateful to have 3,400+ registered volunteers on the VFR app and 360+ active volunteers that help transport surplus food from donors to nonprofits.
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Our nonprofit partners running essential food programs are also providing wrap-around social services that tackle the root issues leading to food insecurity.
Get Involved
Volunteer
Use our app and become a volunteer driver to deliver surplus food and make a huge impact
Donate Food
Help us reduce food waste while supporting the community and the environment
Receive Food
Become a part of our network and receive surplus food for your organization
Support Us
Support us by becoming a financial partner and help us continue our mission
Ready to Become a Food Rescue Hero?
In just one hour, you can make a substantial impact. A single average food rescue delivers 180 pounds of food (in-kind value: $580).
But it's not just about the numbers. Through food rescues, you'll form meaningful relationships with the staff at food businesses and nonprofits. Discover the important work they do and the key issues they address in the city.
What are you waiting for? Download the VFR app and claim your first food rescue today!
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