Volunteer to Rescue Food!

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Description

Volunteer to redistribute surplus food from businesses to nonprofits that serve people experiencing food insecurity, while preserving the planet.

Sign up: www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/volunteer 

- All ages*
- Rescue solo or as a team
- Corporate Volunteer Opportunities
- Paid Rescuer Opportunities
- Fulfill Community Service Hours
- No minimum time commitment
- Volunteer on a one-time, sporadic or recurring basis
- Use your online dashboard to track real-time impact, sign up for Rescue Events and more
- RLC can work with schools for stipends/school credits

* You must be 18 years of age or older to qualify as a Lead Rescuer; Anyone under 18 must have a consent form signed by a parent/ legal guardian prior to attending any rescue events with a Lead Rescuer; Youth 16 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult chaperone on all rescue events.



Wasted food is everyone’s problem:

Up to 40% of food
FEEDS LANDFILLS

Over 44 million people in the USA - including 13 million children
EXPERIENCE FOOD INSECURITY 

Methane Gasses from food in landfills
HURTS OUR PLANET & HEALTH

That’s where Rescuing Leftover Cuisine steps in.

The average RLC Rescue Event:
90 minutes of time 
40 pounds of food rescued
33 meals provided
15 pounds methane gasses prevented

FEED PEOPLE, NOT LANDFILLS.

www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/volunteer

 

 

Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: Rain or Shine
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Location

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RI  02908