Nearly1 in 4 Rhode Island households are food insecure as a result of COVID-19 - the highest rate of food insecurity in the State in 20 years.
Meanwhile, about 40% of consumable food is being thrown out.
That’s where Rescuing Leftover Cuisine steps in.
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit food rescue organization that bridges the gap between available food and those who need it through our network of volunteer "Rescuers" using our food rescue app!
Food Donors include restaurants, hotels, schools, caterers, businesses who host catered events, and others. Recipients include shelters, soup kitchens and other human service agencies who freely serve any person suffering from homelessness, hunger or food insecurity; and eligible households in partnership with local schools and organizations.
RLC has rescued over 5 million pounds of food, and the Massachusetts branch (RLCMA) has rescued over half a million. We have recently crossed over the State line to Rhode Island and need your help to alleviate hunger and reduce wasted consumable food in Little Rhody! Virtual Volunteer opportunities are available for outreach.
163 Exchange Street, Studio 302, Pawtucket, RI 02860, US
Mission Statement
Nearly 1 in 4 Rhode Island households are food insecure. About 40% of consumable food is being thrown out. That’s where Rescuing Leftover Cuisine steps in.
Description
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a 501(c)3 nonprofit food rescue organization that bridges the gap between available food and those who need it through our network of volunteer "Rescuers" using our food rescue app!
Whether you are 9 or 99, you can volunteer with RLC Rhode Island (RLCRI)! An average Rescue Event takes about one hour to pick up surplus food or meals prepared specifically for donation from businesses and deliver them to designated recipients. Food Donors include restaurants, hotels, schools, caterers, businesses who host catered events, and others. Recipients include shelters, soup kitchens and other human service agencies who freely serve any person suffering from homelessness, hunger or food insecurity; and eligible households in partnership with local schools and organizations.
No minimum time commitment is required, and documentation for proof of volunteering is available upon request. Guidelines are in place to ensure zero person-to-person contact and you will not need to enter any buildings.
Hop aboard and volunteer with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Rhode Island! www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/volunteer
Homeless & Housing
Hunger
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
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DATE POSTED
March 30, 2021
SKILLS
Multi-Tasking
Organization
People Skills
Project Management
Reading Comprehension
Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 15
No minimum time commitment is required, and documentation for proof of volunteering is available upon request.
Please email dana@rescuingleftovercuisine.org to learn more.
