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.
We Fight Food Waste
40% of food is wasted.
We Support Our Community
1 in 5 people are food insecure in Butte County.
We Protect the Environment
Decomposing food in landfills emits methane gas that harms our environment.
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
Join the Fight
Help us support the goals of Butte County to meet SB-1383.
“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).
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.
Partners
