Our mission is bigger than any one organization. It requires all of us. Sur+ is more than a food rescue initiative -- it’s a movement for change. We’re shaping a future where each meal reflects compassion, sustainability, and community. Together, we nourish lives, lift spirits, and open doors to a brighter tomorrow.
We are committed to making continuous progress in alleviating food insecurity by ensuring consistent access to recovered, nutritious food. At the same time, we aim to achieve a measurable decrease in greenhouse gas emissions through food waste diversion in our local communities.
Sur+ offers a trusted trusted partnership for funders and donors who want to align with a mission to reduce food waste and alleviate hunger. This partnership is built on transparency, measurable impact, and shared values. It combines compassion with innovative solutions to create lasting change. Your support drives a smarter, sustainable food system. In this system, we leave no good food or person behind.
Each dollar supports a tested model. It saves quality surplus food and sends it to people in need.
We ensure food security over the long term. We reduce hunger and environmental waste by redistributing food in smart ways.
We combine advanced logistics and technology to ensure food reaches communities quickly and safely.
We’re in our pre-launch phase, building our infrastructure and team. Sur+ is actively seeking partners who recognize the urgency of the food waste and hunger crisis and are ready to take meaningful action.
By supporting our work, you’ll help ensure more surplus food is saved from waste, contribute to a smarter, scalable system with lasting impact, and, most importantly, ensure access to nutritious food for all.
Will your business join us as a committed, sustainable funding partner to make a real difference? We’d love to connect with you!
Are you a food provider? If so, what do you do with your surplus food?
Sur+ offers businesses a transformative partnership to address food waste and food insecurity. We turn surplus food into valuable community resources, reducing environmental harm and creating a positive impact. Donating surplus food strengthens your bottom line, supports sustainability, and helps fight hunger.
Our donation process ensures compliance, food safety, and liability protection under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
We provide flexible pickups, efficient tracking, and transparent reporting to make donating food simple.
Donating prevents methane emissions from landfills and lowers your carbon footprint.
Show your customers, employees, and stakeholders that you are committed to sustainability and social responsibility.
Contact us at hello@surplusfoods.org or complete this form.
Contact us at hello@surplusfoods.org or complete this form.
Donor partners range from local farms and agriculture to farmer markets; grocery, manufacturer processors; retail and wholesale; restaurants; bakeries; caterers; corporate cafeterias; event venues; sports stadiums; airports; schools and universities; hospitals; hotels and convention centers; and essentially any other businesses with surplus food!
We accept:
We do NOT accept:
If you have any questions about donating food, please contact us at hello@surplusbites.org.
Yes! The federal Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act protects food donors and agencies that distribute donated food to those in need. Learn more here.
Yes! Learn about federal tax incentives here.
Every donation, large or small, makes a significant difference to those in need in our community. While we don’t enforce a strict minimum for pick-up, we use our best judgment on a case-by-case basis to ensure we’re utilizing our resources effectively.
We arrange a convenient time for your business -- our technology platform makes it easy!
No, we do not have a drop off location. We come directly to you to ensure food gets to those in need quickly and efficiently. Do you have surplus food that you would like to donate? We would love to hear from you! Please contact us at hello@surplusfoods.org or complete this form.
No, we can only accept donated food from businesses.
Partnering with Sur+ means reliable, high-quality food donations delivered efficiently, helping you serve more people with fresh, nutritious meals. This allows your organization to focus on the core mission of distributing food rather than worrying about sourcing it.
Gain access to a steady stream of fresh surplus food. Expand your reach to serve more people in need.
Expand beyond shelf-stable foods with nutritious fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and prepared meals.
Our food safety protocols, logistics, and tracking ensure that rescued food reaches you quickly and safely.
Whether you need bulk deliveries, small-batches, or scheduled distributions, we tailor our service to your needs.
Sur+ collaborates with a diverse range of food partner agencies, including food banks, pantries, meal programs, shelters, community centers, and other local organizations dedicated to addressing food insecurity. These partnerships enable us to efficiently distribute nutritious surplus food to those who need it most.
Sur+ partners with each food agency to provide donated surplus food that meets their specific needs. We consider factors such as capacity to receive, proximity to food donors, and receiving hours. Donations include produce, dairy, meat, pre-packaged perishables, prepared foods, baked goods, and packaged non-perishables.
Sur+ collaborates with each of our food agency partners to establish donation frequencies and matches with businesses that donate surplus food. Some donations are one-time, while others follow a regular schedule.
At Sur+, we proactively build relationships with businesses that have surplus food, including grocery stores, farms, wholesalers, universities, event venues, restaurants, caterers, and other food business partners in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC area. By fostering these connections, we ensure that food donation recipients can focus on what matters most—serving their communities.
Yes! This is what sets Sur+ apart. In addition to our strong food agency partnerships, we run a direct-to-community program through hyper-local partnerships and our pop-up mobile markets, bringing nutritious food directly to individuals in need.
Sur+ offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals to contribute their time and energy to fight food waste and hunger. Dedicated volunteers are at the heart of our mission, helping transform surplus food into valuable resources for those in need. Whether sorting donations, assisting with food distribution, or supporting event logistics, your efforts make a real difference. By volunteering with Sur+, you help create a sustainable food system, reduce waste, and empower communities. Join us in making lasting change through meaningful action!
To close the food waste and hunger gap, we need to do things differently. Not just with innovation -- logistics, technology, and efficient programs -- but with collaboration for better design and greater impact.
Ready to join the movement?
Reducing the waste of nutritious food in northern virginia and Washington, DC. We bridge the gap between surplus and unmet demand with smart logistics and technology.
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