Shore Food Rescue

It started 17 years ago, when Rev Sue saw crates of oranges about to be thrown out because they were over ripe. She found help cleaning them, packed them into her sub-compact car and brought them to local pantries who were serving the public that day. One woman, one car and one big heart for the community.

Now she & her team of rescuers distribute nearly 1200 lbs of bulk food per week. They run two used vans, and some cars, to get this food to low income seniors, local multicultural faith & civic organization pantries, children's after school programs, etc. SFR has become the middleman for smaller food distribution organizations who may need assistance. They also take emergency food need calls from local individuals, and deliver to the homes.

As the needs grow, it became clear it was time to try to grow too. So in 2024 SFR filed for 501C3 status and located a larger place to house the operations.

Even though the staff is all volunteer, the cost of utilities, vehicles & maintenance, supplies needed for cleaning & sorting, as well as insurances, administrative costs, etc, can add up. That is why we have joined Every.org

Would you like to help us meet these needs?