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impact by the numbers

Sur+ was founded in 2025, and we're in the exciting early stages of building our infrastructure. Once operations begin, here's how we'll measure our impact.

1,000,000

pounds of surplus food rescued

1,000,000

meals provided to those in need

$1,000,000

total retail value of surplus food rescued and redistributed

$1,000,000

financial cost savings from diverted food waste

1,000,000

pounds of greenhouse gas emissions diverted

01

communities served through our direct-to-community program

001

businesses donating surplus

001

food assistance partners (e.g. food banks)

Our big, hairy, audacious goal

50 million pounds redistributed annually

We are making the act of discarding perfectly good food unreasonable and the process of sharing it with those in need simple.

in the meantime, we aim to see these outcomes:

increased awareness

Businesses, food agencies, and communities know about waste and the benefits of donating surplus food.

growing network

Food donors and food-assistance nonprofits collaborate to build a more efficient, sustainable system.

Behavioral Change

We aim to create a major shift, reducing food waste and using surplus food to nourish communities.

Reliable Supply

Food agencies get a steady supply of quality donations. This helps them serve more individuals and families in need.

in the long-term, we aim to create:

normalization

Surplus food donation is normal and integrated for businesses across Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

sustainable systemS

A strong, sustainable food system prioritizes food recovery, helping fight hunger systematically.

Impactful Change

We'll feel environmental and economic impact, with clear reductions in GHG emissions and cost savings in the food system.

dignified access

Access to food should be accessible, convenient, and free of stigma. Everyone can get food without fear or judgment.

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Our endgame

Everyone eats well when nothing goes to waste.

To track our impact, we consider how we are:
- Changing the food recovery scene
- Making surplus food donations more common
- Mobilizing partnerships and resources to expand food redistribution
- Driving systemic change within the food industry and communities to prioritize sustainability and food security.

We will continue to drive progress until everyone eats well and nothing goes to waste.