CHiPS Food Rescue Program

Help us fight food waste and insecurity in NYC.

Our Food Rescue Partners

Thank you so much to our generous partners who make this program possible.

The Impact of Food Rescue

CHiPS' Food Rescue program accepts and picks up perfectly good food from a growing number of businesses, including restaurants, grocery stores, cafes, and events that would otherwise be thrown away, ultimately contributing to climate change due to the release of methane from landfills.

100,000+ meals

are helped by these donations.

40% of food in NYC

& across the U.S.A. is wasted.

Despite the challenges, food waste, like food insecurity, has a solution. CHiPS' food rescue program minimizes food waste AND food insecurity by distributing the donated food to hungry New Yorkers through our Community Meals, Food Pantry, Mobile Pantry, and Brown Bag programs.  In 2024, CHiPS distributed $250,000 worth of rescued food, 63% of which was collected by volunteers.

For Prospective Volunteers

All of our available opportunities are linked below, and sign-ups will go through our volunteer portal. Sign up is simple, all you need to enter is your Name and Email Address. The platform allows you to sign up for single or multiple dates by selecting "see more times" at the bottom of the page. The timing of these pickups is set by the business, so unless the post mentions time flexibility, the timing is set.

The pickup info for each location is detailed in each post. Once you complete signing up the info with the exact address, the phone number to the location, and specific pickup instructions will be shared on screen and emailed to you. 

If you're no longer able to attend, you can cancel your registration by clicking on the link in your confirmation email (please do try to give at least 24 hours’ notice).

For Prospective Donors:

Do you operate a food-related business or regularly have food available to donate? Schedule a recurring pickup or start a food rescue partnership with us!

While CHiPS can handle large donations, smaller donations are also accepted and can often be distributed immediately and/or repurposed by our industrious and creative chef.  

By accepting food donations, CHiPS can help food businesses minimize food waste and the impact to the environment, and also help provide tax relief.

TYPES OF DONATIONS ACCEPTED  

  • Shelf-Stable/Non-Perishable Foods

  • Fresh Produce (Fruits & Vegetables)

  • Prepared Foods

REASONS TO DONATE

  • Help feed New Yorkers in need

  • Free up space at your location

  • Avoid food waste while fighting hunger

  • No legal liability associated with your donations

Please email foodrescue@chipsonline.org for more information.

Thank You to Our Food Rescue Partners