Feed 5 Million RLC Giving Tuesday Campaign

This year has brought new challenges for the communities we serve. With SNAP cuts and reductions to other critical programs, many people who once relied on these supports are now facing even greater food insecurity. At Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, we’ve been working tirelessly to fill those gaps, and thanks to our incredible supporters, we’ve reached more people than ever while rescuing excess food from restaurants, catering companies, and sports stadiums.

This year alone, we have rescued 3.3 million pounds of food, no small feat! That translates to:

• 2.7 million meals provided
• 7.69 million pounds of carbon emissions prevented
• Partnerships with three major professional sports stadiums — Fenway Park, Barclays Center, and Citi Field — to rescue surplus food
• Increased our corporate volunteer activity by 167%  since last year
• 272 Food donors

We are beyond grateful for the generosity of our donors, corporate partners, and volunteers. Your support ensures that we can provide meals to those who need them most and make a real difference in people’s lives. One nonprofit partner in Chicago shared this moving story:

“A church approached me this week to see if we had food for a funeral for a family that lost an infant. Because of your generous work, donors, and our new outdoor freezer, we were able to provide trays of chicken wings, mac and cheese, potato wedges, and pork roast. The family carries a heavy burden, but we were able to make it a little lighter for them this Saturday.”

As the country watches to see how federal cuts will impact those in need, RLC and our amazing supporters are taking action every day. In this crisis, there’s an opportunity not only to rescue excess food and protect the environment but to change lives for the better.

Because of generous supporters like you, we’ve been able to help millions of people.
Together, let’s do what we can to help a million more.

With gratitude,
Jailen Pierre

Links:

• RLC Website
• Donate Now!

It took 10 years for Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) to rescue 10 million pounds of food. That’s no small feat!

And it only gets better. Because of your support, RLC rescued an additional 10 million pounds of food in just two years!

That’s right, we’ve rescued over 20 million pounds of food, which goes directly to those experiencing food insecurity.

Our growth is astounding, and it’s all thanks to you!

This year alone, RLC:

• Rescued almost 2.5 million pounds of food

• Prevented 2 million pounds of harmful gases from entering our atmosphere

• Partnered with 66 new food donors

• Expanded partnerships in Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, and New York

• Collaborated with 24 companies and organizations for special corporate volunteer initiatives

We cannot thank you enough!

We recently received these kind words from one of our nonprofit partners:

“A big thanks to our longtime partner in positive change, Rescuing Leftover Cuisine. By providing our organization with thousands of fresh and nutritious meals each year, this extraordinary organization is an invaluable partner in nourishing positive change!”

We cannot do this important work without you.

With nearly one billion dollars in cuts to federal assistance, our mission is more important than ever. Learn more about how we’re responding to these cuts, and help us meet the challenge ahead.

Thanks to you, we've changed millions of lives. Let’s keep going and change a million more.

With gratitude,
Jonathan Williams

Links:

• We're facing federal cuts head on! Found out how you can help.
• Get Involved with RLC