The Foodbank is committed to rescuing food and getting it into the hands of the children, families and seniors struggling with hunger. Because of our committed partners and volunteers, food is being rescued rather than thrown out.
In addition to accepting shelf-stable products, the Foodbank obtains prepared and perishable food donations from restaurants, grocery stores, banquet facilities, events, etc. These items are rescued through the Agency Direct Pickup program (ADP), Community Harvest program and the Starbucks FoodShare program.
ADP empowers hunger-relief partners to pick up food donations directly from a donor. This innovative distribution model helps partners with limited storage receive products just prior to their distribution.
The Foodbank’s Community Harvest program and the Starbucks FoodShare program rely on volunteer drivers to collect perishable donations and deliver them directly to hunger-relief programs.
"If we can put food in someone's hand who's in a low point in their life, it's fulfilling for me to help," said Dave Richey, a volunteer with the Community Harvest program.
The Starbucks FoodShare program began at the Foodbank in 2017. The program allows Starbucks stores to donate its surplus food to help people facing hunger.
“Each Starbucks store is part of a community, and we’re committed to strengthening neighborhoods wherever we do business,” said Jane Maly, Starbuck's senior manager of global responsibility. “This program is one way we are supporting our community and living our mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit — one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time,” said Jane.