Illinois Gleaning & Food Recovery Organizations
Chicago Food Rescue
Chicago Food Rescue (CFR) bridges the gap between food waste and food insecurity in our city. They aim to make good food accessible to anyone in need, free of charge, wherever they are. They believe that no one should go hungry when there is an abundance of food available. They strive to create a more equitable and sustainable food system in Chicago by connecting excess food with those in need. Their Mission is to increase access to nutritious food and reduce environmental impact by rescuing surplus food and delivering it to individuals and communities in need.
Chicago, IL Gleaning Type: Farmers markets, Food recovery, Distribution Organization Type: Nonprofit
Community Keepers
The 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Palatine, IN partners with restaurants, grocery stores, and other organizations collect and distribute food and services to those in need. The website includes information for volunteers, donors and others.
No physical address Gleaning Type: Urban, Food recovery, Distribution Organization Type: Nonprofit
Food Rescue US – Willowbrook
Food Rescue US is dedicated to eliminating hunger and food waste (keeping food out of landfills and reducing greenhouse gasses). We engage volunteers and food donors through our proprietary web-based app to directly transfer nutritious, excess food to social service agencies serving the food insecure. WILLOWBROOK Food Rescue US - Willowbrook 800-280-3298
No physical address Gleaning Type: Food recovery, Other support (software, management, etc.) Organization Type: Paid staff
Mindful Waste
A nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating food waste through education, prevention and recovery of wasted food to create sustainable composting systems. The created compost benefits home, school and community gardens.
Barrington, IL Gleaning Type: Urban, Food recovery Organization Type: Nonprofit
River of Light
River of Light LTD is a nonprofit organization dedicated to picking up and delivering donated items to needy individuals and various organizations. The majority of these items consist of various food stuffs, breads and pastry products, together with clothing and household items.
2301 Hawthorne Ave, Westchester, IL 60154 Gleaning Type: Distribution, Food recovery Organization Type: Nonprofit, Paid staff
