At the heart of our mission is a simple belief: no one should go hungry while good food goes to waste.

Foodcycle

Our mission is to feed people not landfills, nourishing the hungry, by rescuing surplus food and directing it from landfills

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Turning surplus food into shared hope—nourishing families one meal at a time

At the heart of our mission is a simple belief: no one should go hungry while good food goes to waste.

Through our food rescue efforts, we recover surplus, wholesome food from farms, grocers, restaurants, and institutions — and deliver it directly to food-insecure individuals and families in our communities. Each pound of food we save prevents harmful greenhouse gas emissions, eases the burden on landfills, and becomes a lifeline for someone facing hunger.

Our impact is measured not just in meals served or pounds of food diverted, but in healthier families, empowered communities, and a cleaner, more sustainable planet. Together with our volunteers, donors, and partners, we’re transforming an environmental crisis into an opportunity for hope, dignity, and resilience — one rescued meal at a time.

Los Angeles, CA
Small organization
foodcyclela.org
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 47-1615623

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