Built. Tested. It Works.
Our 90-day grocery store food diversion pilot proved that proactive store-level systems reliably rescue good food before it is discarded.
What We Tested
We focused on the three friction points where store surplus is most frequently lost or misdirected.
Working alongside bakery, produce, and grocery staff to identify donation-ready surplus during regular shift routines.
Establishing dedicated staging zones, food-safe boxing protocols, and clear date-labeling standards.
Coordinating scheduled loading bay pickups with neighborhood food pantries to guarantee zero store disruption.
What the Results Show
The pilot demonstrated that grocery stores generate substantial, predictable volumes of nutritious surplus that existing donation pipelines routinely miss. When store teams receive dedicated coaching, clear criteria, and structured preparation materials, surplus food diversion becomes an effortless daily discipline rather than an afterthought.
Consistent collection schedules gave community partners reliable access to fresh produce, dairy, and shelf-stable staples, turning irregular one-off donations into dependable meal support for local families.
From Results to a Repeatable Operation
Scaling beyond a single pilot requires embedding our proven methods into five core organizational pillars.
Recruiting and training field coordinators and store team leads.
Codifying toolkits, safety audits, and onboarding checklists.
Deepening bilateral agreements with regional food pantries.
Securing dedicated pickup windows and transport support.
Implementing weekly digital diversion tracking across all departments.
Help turn these results into lasting capacity.
Your contribution provides the supplies, training, and operational coordination needed to expand from our 90-day pilot into full-time food rescue.