ExtraFood.org

Working to #endhunger and #foodwaste in the Bay Area, CA by rescuing excess fresh food from local businesses and delivering it to those who need it most. 🥦

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Saving good food from going to waste just makes sense - it reduces hunger and helps fight climate change.
We are proud to be a part of the fight to end hunger & food waste. Join us to volunteer, make a gift, & subscribe to our newsletter at https://t.co/6AqVIhA4d0

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@MakeItBetterNFP Thank you for your support ❤️

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In 2025, U.S. nonprofit food programs lost $420M in funding while grocery stores discard 16B lbs of food. @ExtraFoodDotOrg rescues surplus meals to provide dignity & connection. Volunteer, donate, or advocate for hunger relief. Read more ⬇️#FoodInsecurity https://t.co/KHLiwcwMOx

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Don't let your citrus go to waste!
When you need some juice, you can microwave a few cubes for 25–30 seconds or let them melt at room temperature. Or pop one in your drink of choice!

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Want some recipes for your leftovers?
We've got some for you! Scan the QR codes or download this flyer: https://t.co/Ku29MIrA5W

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We love to see families volunteering together - thank you Kier & family!
People's Inter-Cities Fellowship in Marin City loved the fresh food donated by Trader Joe's in San Rafael. Their food pantry serves 200+ low-income people/week with the food we source & deliver to them.

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This fresh food delivery was for Hotel Essex in San Francisco, a permanent supportive housing building for extremely low income, chronically homeless individuals. We appreciate our Food Recovery Drivers for their hard work getting fresh food to people who need it most.

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Peekaboo!
All the food in volunteer Gena's very full car was donated by Grocery Outlet in Marin City and delivered to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Each Monday they distribute the food we donate to over 120 households that are experiencing food insecurity. Thank you team!

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A simple way to fight food waste, one banana at a time! 🍌

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We express our deepest gratitude to the brave veterans who have served & sacrificed for our country. At ExtraFood, we’re proud to support veterans in our community, ensuring that everyone—especially those who have given so much—has access to the fresh, healthy food they need.

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We love getting prepared meals from Kaiser! The San Rafael Rotary appreciates getting these meals as it helps offset their food budgeting. Thank you Kaiser and volunteer Rena for ensuring our seniors have the nutritious food they need.

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Throwback Thursday! Marla shared photos of her volunteering with her kiddos at the AIM Farmers Market - now they are in their teens!

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While you're in the voting mood, please vote for ExtraFood in the "Best Food Assistance for Food Insecure Nonprofit category" You can find this category under General Services and we would be honored to have your vote. https://t.co/Av5OTUxzJU
Thank you!

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Thumbs up for this food rescue from Mollie Stones to Mercy Housing. Jason brings joy to recovering food because he knows he's helping people who need it and it keeps good food from going to waste. 👍

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Thx to these teams for volunteering at the AIM Farmers Market!
All this amazing produce went to food pantries & low-income housing.
We 💜 partnering with farmers markets to redistribute their surplus food so that we can increase equitable access to healthy fresh produce.

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Full cars mean full bellies! Thanks to our volunteers and staff drivers for filling their cars, trucks, and vans with donated recovered fresh food and redistributing it to people who need it most. 💜💚

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The clients at Taimon Bootan Navigation Center were thrilled to have rescued delicious hot food from Imagine Culinary Group! We are proud to partner with both of these wonderful organizations to serve our community with healthy fresh food. 💜💚

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Thank you John for picking up fresh surplus food from @Safeway Terra Linda and delivering it to the Bethany Project food pantry in Novato. The food we bring to food pantries is fresh - like these eggs, cut veggies, and prepared meals.

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Thank you to Omni Hotel in San Francisco for donating 200 boxes of their delicious surplus boxed lunches from their events to us! We distributed them to City Team for them to hand out to their clients facing homelessness. 💜

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Have you purchased your ticket to our fundraiser, A Taste of Hope? Join us for delicious food, live music, and good conversation. You'll learn about food waste prevention, how you can get involved in food recovery, and support our mission.
For tix
https://t.co/FRZyQOyYGw

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We picked up surplus food from the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in SF.
Rockstar volunteer Robert picked up beef patties, chicken sandwiches, poke bowls, noodles, dumplings and more. We 💜 to keep event food out of landfills & ensure it goes to people facing hunger.