ExtraFood

Happy World Environment Day! Reduce Reuse and Recycle have always been important ways to help our planet. We'd like to introduce Recover as a 4th tactic. At ExtraFood, we recover surplus food and redistribute it to people in need, so we're not only fighting hunger but also reducing food waste and its impact on our environment. Did you know that reducing food waste is one of the most effective ways to combat climate change? Every meal we save prevents food from ending up in landfills, where it would generate harmful greenhouse gases. Join us in celebrating #WorldEnvironmentDay by making a difference: 🌍 Donate to support our food recovery efforts. 🌍 Volunteer to help us rescue and deliver food. 🌍 Spread the word about the importance of reducing food waste. Together, we can nourish our community and protect our planet. 💚

We are excited to share that we have a newly wrapped refrigerated van for San Francisco food rescues! Now that Food Runners is an ExtraFood program, we are rescuing more food than ever before. On the first day out in the purple van, Driver Jose delivered fresh excess food from Safeway La Playa to One Richmond so they can distribute it to people in need.

One way we encourage people who are struggling is to learn about CalFresh, the statewide food program that helps Californians buy more groceries when money is tight. There are nearly 2 million people that are eligible but not receiving benefits to help them get food assistance. If you know someone that is eligible, have them apply at CalFreshFood.org At ExtraFood we are all about increasing equitable access to healthy fresh food. You can learn more about our Bonus Bucks program, in partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, we printed and distributed vouchers to various housing facilities where seniors can redeem them for fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey at participating North Bay farmers markets. Just one more way we can help provide fresh food for people who are struggling. #Calfreshawarenessmonth

Every meal rescued is a victory for our planet! Did you know that food waste is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions when it rots in a landfill? By recovering surplus food, we're not just fighting hunger, we're also reducing our carbon footprint and conserving vital resources. This Earth Day, let's celebrate the power of food recovery to protect our planet. Every meal rescued is a step towards a more sustainable future, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water, and preserving precious resources. Join us in our mission to fight hunger, wasted food and climate change. Together, we can nourish our communities and our Earth. 🌎💚 #earthday

We would be honored to have your vote for best Food Insecurity Nonprofit in Marin Magazine's Best of the County. Please share the voting link with your friends and family and vote by May 31 - thank you! https://buff.ly/3JhZc5R

April is National Volunteer Month! At ExtraFood, we're incredibly grateful for our dedicated volunteers who make our mission possible. Whether rescuing surplus food, delivering our freshly made meals, or gleaning a fruit tree, each volunteer plays a vital role in fighting hunger and wasted food in our community. This month, we celebrate YOU, our amazing volunteers! Thank you for your passion, dedication, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Interested in joining our volunteer team? Visit ExtraFood.org to learn how you can get involved - we especially need volunteers to help in San Francisco. #NationalVolunteerMonth

We're thrilled to welcome Grocery Outlet in Marin City as a new food donor! Teaming up with them to donate their surplus fresh food means more access to nutritious food options, promoting healthier lives. As a food recovery organization, we know quality groceries make a huge difference for people who are struggling. With Grocery Outlet's support, we'll expand our reach, rescue more surplus food, and prevent food from going to waste. ExtraFood will keep the food we collect from Grocery Outlet in Marin City local, ensuring it benefits the community where it's needed most.

We're thrilled to announce a major milestone: 10 MILLION pounds of excess fresh food rescued and redistributed to people facing hunger in the Bay Area! 🌟 Thanks to the incredible support of our community, volunteers, and partners, we've diverted an enormous amount of nutritious food from going to waste and instead delivered it to people who need it most. Every pound represents a meal served, a family supported, and a step toward a more sustainable future. But we're not stopping here! With your continued support, we'll keep fighting wasted food and hunger, one pound at a time. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey.

Meet Marvin! Marvin has been a Food Recovery driver in San Francisco for almost 6 years and loves his job because of the instant joy and smiles it brings to people when he arrives at the agencies. He is dedicated to our community and works hard to provide for his wife and 4 daughters. We are so lucky to have him on the ExtraFood team! Thank you Marvin for being a part of our mission to fight hunger and wasted food in our community. Photo credit: September Days Photography

Join us this World Water Day in making a splash for sustainability! At ExtraFood, we're not just about rescuing food, but also preserving our precious resources. Did you know it takes around 300 gallons of water to produce a single hamburger? By rescuing surplus food, we're not only feeding the hungry but also ensuring that the water used to produce food isn't wasted 🌍 #worldwaterday