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Food waste and hunger are two of America's most pressing issues. We're on a mission to solve them both by connecting surplus food to unmet demand. Bite by bite.
Perishables make up 85% of surplus food waste. They're urgently needed yet the hardest to rescue.
That's where we step in.
We prioritize:
Fresh fruits and vegetables, often unsold due to appearance or oversupply
Ready-to-eat meals from restaurants, caterers, or institutional kitchens
Milk, cheese, yogurt, and eggs that are fresh but nearing expiration
Uncooked, high-protein food requiring fast and safe handling
Surplus food exists at every point in the supply chain. We partner with businesses to target the highest-impact opportunities and rescue food before it’s wasted.
Restaurants, caterers, and institutions that prepare and serve food
Grocery stores, markets, and other businesses that sell food directly to consumers
Facilities that process, package, or produce food
Agricultural operations where crops are grown or animals are raised for food
Food waste is a logistical problem. Food recovery is a logistical solution.
At Sur+, we're logistics people. We call it Foodgistics: Smart Surplus Solutions, and we use four tactics to power our model.
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We raise awareness about food waste and opportunities.
We boost industry motivation to donate surplus food.
We streamline the process, matching surplus food with unmet demand.
Individuals and families receive food locally through our network.
If you're like most food businesses, you have surplus food. The question is, what do you do with it?
Sur+ makes the donation process easy. Our Pay What You Want (PWYW) service fits your values, budget, and impact goals.
What's the return?
Every $1 contributed through Sur+ returns up to $14 in value for your business — through enhanced tax deductions, reduced disposal costs, and streamlined operations.
All businesses can be part of the solution, regardless of size. Together, we’re turning surplus into shared community impact.
PWYW makes it easy to participate by removing financial barriers.
PWYW builds trusting partnerships, valuing each food donor’s unique contribution instead of using strict pricing.
PWYW supports businesses of all sizes. It ensures that surplus food from various sources is recovered and redistributed.
Our Pay What You Can (PWYC) model shows our commitment to providing food access with dignity. Research reveals that people express their basic needs through a purchase or an exchange of value.
"The vast majority of those we serve would rather buy their own food." - Capital Area Food Bank
PWYC helps reduce the stigma linked to food assistance. It lets people give what they can.
PWYC removes financial obstacles. It ensures everyone can access fresh, healthy food, no matter their income.
PWYC creates a shared mission, with customers supporting the services, while pitching in to help those who need it the most.
The Capital Area Food Bank shows that 37% of people in the DC metro area face hunger but do not seek help. If this continues to be true, food assistance nonprofits can only help 63% of people in need.
Sur+ aims to address barriers and connect with the remaining 37% in a way that is both convenient and respectful.
That's why we developed our Pay What You Can (PWYC) and Direct-to-Community (DTC) models.
Radical change requires a collective effort.
Many food rescue groups rely on nonprofits, such as food banks, to share extra food. We too are creating a strong network of trusted redistribution partners.
Sur+ also extends our network through direct community engagement. Working in combination, we maximize our reach and impact.
Mobile pop-ups deliver surplus food with dignity and ease.
Trust and collaboration drive real change. Local partnerships keep our work rooted and effective.
Reducing hunger and waste by connecting surplus food to unmet demand using smart logistics and technology.
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