Boulder Food Rescue

Boulder Food Rescue (BFR) is a community-led nonprofit that works to create a more just and less wasteful food system. We pick up food that would otherwise be wasted from grocery stores, farms, community gardens, cafes and bakeries and distribute that food directly to communities who organize their own food access programs. With the power of 150 active volunteers, we are able to distribute 2,050 pounds of food daily (by bike!) directly to resident-led food programs at affordable housing sites, pre-schools and daycares, feeding 7,000 people in our community with dignity and respect. 

Our model not only feeds people, but builds community. People living and working in these communities don’t have to figure out transportation or mobility barriers, meet each other at the food programs and build community, reducing the shame and stigma of needing food. 

We need your support. With the rising cost of living and cuts to food benefits, our neighbors are having a harder time making ends meet. For every $1 you give to BFR, our food redistribution team moves $10 worth of fruits and vegetables directly to people. 

       

Testimonials

"This program is saving my life right now. I am a single mom and could not afford life without this program. Truly. With CCAP potentially getting cut I am very grateful at the very least we will be fed. I am extremely grateful for this program."                                                                                                                                                        -participant from Broadway West

"I love the work that BFR does. Bringing good and edible food to the community makes me feel treated with dignity, not as a poor person. BFR works very differently to the food banks."                                         -Resident of one of our communities 

These amazing gifts of free food been delivered to our neighbors has been a blessing. Especially now with such high prices of food. Our volunteers take the time to look through food that's still in perfect condition. Once again so grateful so save money and feed our families & neighbors. Thank you BOULDER FOOD RESCUE"                                                                                                                                                                                                                 -Estela, No Cost Grocery Program Coordinator

"I have learned A LOT from BFR in regards to genuine engagement and participation, collaboration, justice and respect, and humility. I adore BFR: its staff, its mission, its approach. It has been impactful to have those experiences as I have gained memorable life and professional lessons."
                                                                                                                                        - Ingrid Castro-Campos, Community Partner