BFR Rescues and redistributes healthy food that would otherwise be wasted to low-income communities by bicycle. We work with communities to facilitate their own food redistribution and create decentralized systems to bypass barriers to food access. Barriers such as transportation, scheduling, shame, and fear associated with paperwork, and loss of autonomy. BFR helps create a sense of community and connection between neighbors, as well as leadership with every comm
unity that we work with. Join Boulder Food Rescue today in our work of rescuing and redistributing food by bike, in order to create a more just and less wasteful food system.
With your support today, you can ensure that Boulder Food Rescue can meet the rising need for food assistance by continuing to rescue and redistribute over 550,000 pounds of food a year, and build a more resilient decentralized distribution network. For every $1 donated, BFR is able to rescue and redistribute $10 worth of food.
"I first heard about BFR after seeing an article in the Daily Camera about 6 months after the organization formed. I was immediately impressed with the work of this unique group: feeding the hungry, reducing food waste and saving the planet! I went to one of the organizational meetings, and I was even more impressed by the intelligence, energy and clear commitment of the BFR crew. I signed on to help then and have been an active member since."
-Gayle, Volunteer & Donor
"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
Boulder Food Rescue aims to create a more just and less wasteful food system. We facilitate the sustainable redistribution of healthy food that would otherwise be wasted to communities facing food insecurity. We work to increase access to fruits and vegetables, remove food access barriers, reduce food waste, implement more equitable and just food rescue practices, build trust with communities, and support community-led programs.
Our No Cost Grocery Programs are community-led distribution points that engage the voices, experiences, and leadership of program participants. Community leaders run their own unique programs and determine when, where, and how the food is redistributed.
BFR is working to pursue its vision for communities to have autonomy in their food system and the resources they need to thrive.
Organization name
Boulder Food Rescue
other names
BFR
2011
Tax id (EIN)
45-3006089
Category
Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, Public & Societal Benefit, Environment, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
PO Box 284Mailing
PO Box 284Boulder County, CO, US