Too much good food goes unused while many people in our community struggle to access enough to eat.
Feed Louisville works to close that gap by accepting surplus, edible food from businesses, farms, grocery stores, and community partners, such as prepared meals, fresh produce, baked goods, and packaged items that are still safe to eat, and transforming it into meals and food for people experiencing hunger. We also rely on donations of new, unopened pantry staples and essential kitchen supplies to help meet ongoing needs.
Feed Louisville works to close that gap by accepting surplus, edible food from businesses, farms, grocery stores, and community partners, such as prepared meals, fresh produce, baked goods, and packaged items that are still safe to eat, and transforming it into meals and food for people experiencing hunger. We also rely on donations of new, unopened pantry staples and essential kitchen supplies to help meet ongoing needs.
Donate Surplus Food
If you have quality, edible food that cannot be sold or used, Feed Louisville can help ensure it reaches people instead of going to waste.
Donation Guidelines
To ensure the safety and quality of donated food, please follow these guidelines:
Please contact us to schedule a pickup or with any questions.
Donation Guidelines
To ensure the safety and quality of donated food, please follow these guidelines:
- Food must be prepared in a licensed commercial kitchen by certified food handlers.
- Food must be safe for consumption and donated within five days of preparation. Items must not be expired.
- Acceptable packaging includes original packaging, aluminum or plastic containers, plastic bags, or other food-safe containers.
- All items should be clearly labeled with:
- Item name (no ingredient list required)
- Date of production
- Donor name
- Kitchen tape labels are acceptable.
- Green salads tossed in vinaigrette cannot be accepted.
Please contact us to schedule a pickup or with any questions.
Donate Pantry Items
Recent In addition to rescued food, Feed Louisville accepts donations of new, unopened food and essential supplies. These items help supplement rescued food and support people and families facing hunger. Download a list of our current high-need items below. Please note that all donated food should be new, unopened, and within it's expiration or best-by date.