Rescuing Food - Feeding Families

Every day, good school cafeteria food goes uneaten while South Washington County families struggle to put meals on the table. Basic Needs Inc. and SoWashCo Schools are changing that by sending volunteers to all 23 district schools weekly to rescue surplus food for our market, teaching local youth firsthand about environmental conservation and community care.

While this volunteer network keeps waste out of landfills, your financial support completes the plate. Rescued school meals are a fantastic foundation, but families also need staple items for balanced dinners.

For every dollar donated, we can purchase four pounds of high-quality proteins, culturally specific items, and bulk foods from regional partners to supplement the program and sustain our critical rescue infrastructure!

Turn Waste Into Worth

This partnership addresses two critical challenges at once by simultaneously reducing environmental waste and directly tackling suburban food insecurity. When you give to this campaign, you are not just funding a nonprofit program; you are investing in a systemic solution that feeds your neighbors using resources that already exist within the community.

Every dollar raised stays local, directly supporting the logistics that connect SoWashCo cafeterias to the Basic Needs Inc. food market. Join us in making sure no good food goes to waste and no local family goes hungry.

Support SoWashCo Schools Food Rescue Program