Saving Food. Saving Lives.

How Teens Can Impact Food Waste Now

At Lunch Rescue Initiative, we’re on a mission to reduce food waste by empowering teens to take action in their communities. Our goal is to raise awareness about the food waste crisis and inspire sustainable change across the nation.

Join Us: Reduce Waste Locally

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How does Lunch Rescue Initiative work?

We fund grassroots programs in public schools for teens to collect and donate unwanted lunch items back to their local communities.

How can I contribute to the cause?

You can donate, volunteer, help your school adopt our programs, or subscribe to our updates.

Where can I log my volunteer hours?

We’re currently working on a database that district admins can use to track your contributions. Until then, please adhere to the local guidelines provided by the Lunch Rescue Initiative. Problems? Contact [email protected].

What impact do your programs have?

Since 2023 we’ve saved and helped redistribute over 10,000 food items, and over 1,000 volunteer hours have been contributed by students.