FoodRescue – Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc.

530 Food Rescue Coalition

Preventing Good Food From Going to Waste

530 Food Rescue Coalition is a new program in Butte County working to save excess food. For example, when a catered event or a grocery store has leftover food, our volunteers pick it up and drop it off at local non-profit organizations that provide services for unhoused individuals, low-income residents, and others that are working to feed hungry families. We are working to provide these partners with fresh food to relieve hunger in Butte County. Contact us at info@530FRC.org for more information.

Our Solution

Technology

Our easy-to-install 530 Food Rescue app will mobilize volunteers at the touch of a screen. Through the app, volunteer drivers are alerted when surplus food is available to be picked up near them. Powered by Food Rescue Hero

3 phone screens showing the food rescue app

Get the app on the Apple App Store

Get the app on the Google Play Store

Partner With Us

Are you an organization in need of food donations? Our partners can range from daycares to congregate meal sites. Contact us for information on how you can begin to receive donations and join our food rescue community!

Become a Food Rescue Hero

If you are an individual looking to help your community and environment, food rescue is for you! You simply download an app, and it will notify you when food rescues are available. This volunteer opportunity is very flexible and gratifying! Email us for more information.

Donate Food

Do you have surplus food at the end of the day, but lack resources to redirect it to an organization in need? We are here to help. Being a donor is not only beneficial for your community, but it saves money and reduces waste. Click here to donate today!

Tom holding a box of food with the quote, It's not a food shortage problem, it's a food distribution problem.

Join the Fight
Help us support the goals of Butte County to meet SB-1383.

Our Progress

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of food rescued

Our Goal

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rescued in the first year

“Technology is important, but it’s the power of collective action that will drive massive change.”

Leah Lizarondo Food Rescue Hero Founder

The Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. (CAA) and the Center for Healthy Communities at CSU, Chico have partnered to create the 530 Food Rescue Coalition (530 FRC).

Contact Us

info@530FRC.org

530.898.3574

#Tech4Good #EndHunger #EndWaste

Donate Financially
The 530 Food Rescue Coalition also accepts donations to help operate the program and cover overhead costs.

News

KZFR Interview A wonderful listen to learn more about our work and why it's so important.
Butte County CAA Article An excellent article regarding our program launch.

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