- What is a food rescue program?
A food rescue program picks up excess wholesome prepared and perishable food that would otherwise be discarded from caterers, corporate cafeterias, restaurants, and other commercial kitchens.
- Why?
Many people in our own backyard - in Bergen, Essex, Passaic and Hudson counties - do not know when they will have their next meal, yet each day we throw away tons of perfectly good food.
- Where is the donated food taken?
Food is transported in our refrigerated vehicles to food pantries, shelters, day care centers, agencies for victims of domestic violence, senior adult centers, soup kitchens, substance abuse rehabilitation programs, churches and agencies that help support the working poor, and other not-for-profit agencies that feed people.
- Who can help?
David Burke
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Anyone interested in fighting hunger can make a difference. We accept donations of money, time and of course, food. Caterers, restaurateurs, chefs, food service managers, and anyone in the food industry can donate food and services. And everyone can donate money to keep our trucks on the road and time to keep our administration costs low.
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- What foods are desirable?
All wholesome foods, chilled at 40°F or less; frozen at 0°F or less, are desirable, such as:
- Prepared foods, such as pastas, meats and side dishes
- Fresh or frozen meats, poultry and fish
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Dairy products, such as milk, cheeses and yogurts
- Salads
- Sandwiches
- Soups
- Frozen foods
- Juices and beverages
- Muffins, cookies, pastries
- What foods cannot be accepted?
Spoiled foods, contaminated products, leftover table foods and foods taken from an unprotected buffet cannot be accepted. Perishable foods out of temperature (40°F – 140°F) for two or more hours, home prepared foods and foods prepared or stored in an unlicensed kitchen are also unsuitable for redistribution.
- What about liability?
Both the Federal government and the State of New Jersey have enacted laws known as the 'Good Samaritan Act' that provide immunity from liability to donors to encourage food donations to help those in need.
Don’t throw away your chance to help! Call 201-444-5500.
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FOOD FACT: Unlike other food recovery organizations, the percentage of meat, fish and poultry redistributed by Table to Table more closely resembles that of a healthy and balanced American diet. |
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