We’ve Moved!
Popping over with a food donation or hoping to chat about your business’ food waste? Call to make an appointment to visit Loaves & Fishes at our new office location:
Please note: The food we pick up in refrigerated trucks is delivered same day. We do not have food in our office. If you need help finding food for yourself and your family today, click here for a list of food resources in Greenville County.
What is Food Rescue?
Food rescue is the practice of collecting edible, but surplus or unsold food, that would otherwise go to waste.
Instead, we collect and redistribute it where it is needed most.
Please note: The food we pick up in refrigerated trucks is delivered same day. We do not have food in our office.
f you need help finding food for yourself and your family today, click here for a list of food resources in Greenville County.
We Rescue Food
Seven days a week, our drivers and volunteers rescue food, perfectly good surplus food from grocery stores, caterers, restaurants, etc. We then deliver it free of charge to over 100 partner agencies in Greenville County, including food pantries, soup kitchens, low income senior housing, homeless shelters, and many, many more.
We Help the Environment
When food decomposes in our local landfills, greenhouse gases are released into our air. Last year, we kept 2.7 million pounds of surplus food out of Greenville County landfills -- redirecting fresh, healthy food to our partners serving food insecure neighbors. We believe food belongs to people, not landfills.
We Create Community
Food brings us together and reminds us of the importance of human connection. Every day, we strive to deepen our connection with those we work alongside. In fact, “collaboration” is one of our core values. Our team members also proudly collaborate with the Greenville Food Security Coalition and Greater Good Greenville.
Loaves & Fishes Mission
Our mission is to rescue surplus food and redistribute it, free of charge, to our partner agencies, in an effort to reduce food insecurity in Greenville County.
How We Help
Loaves & Fishes has been growing a local food rescue network to alleviate food insecurity since 1991.
We bridge the gap between excess food and the people and communities that need it. We partner with over 100 food producers, retailers, and restaurants to safely rescue their excess or unsold foods.
In 2024, we redistributed a record 2.5 million pounds to food pantries, churches, school and youth programs, community centers, mental health centers, emergency programs, shelters and soup kitchens—all at no cost to the agency—thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, donors and givers.
Making an Impact
“Thanks to Loaves & Fishes, we have healthy food to serve our students.”
Tamiko Lewis, Educator, Bundle of Joy Academy
Be the Rescue
You can make a difference!
Please consider making a gift to support our work, learning about how to donate food or food rescue, or volunteering to deliver surplus food where it is needed.
Give $
Every act of generosity has the power to change lives and protect our planet. By supporting our Loaves & Fishes, you strengthen Greenville County’s food security network, ensuring that no neighbor goes hungry. Your support doesn’t just fill plates—it fuels hope, dignity, and environmental stewardship. Join us in making a lasting impact. Every dollar, every pound, every action counts.
Donate Food
Excess food from your home pantry, or surplus food from your business can be donated to Loaves & Fishes, and we will distribute it with our regularly scheduled rescue routes. Click on the apple to learn about our food donation guidelines. Or, consider hosting a food & fundraising drive at your place of worship, business, or neighborhood.
Volunteer
Loaves & Fishes rescue route volunteers are on the road seven days a week. You can sign up for routes as your schedule permits, or on a recurring basis. We also offer office and event volunteer opportunities, in addition to professional (unpaid) internships for students.
Committed to Transparency
85.8% of our total expenses go toward keeping our trucks on the road and food on the plates of those who need it most. Though administrative costs are a crucial part of fulfilling our mission, you can rest assured that we direct the lion’s share of your donation toward rescuing surplus food, redistributing it free of charge, and striving to ensure no good food goes to waste. Please review our 2024 990 for more information.
