The food is there.
The people are there.
We're the bridge.
Every night in New York City, restaurants throw away perfectly good food while shelters struggle to feed people in need. That's a problem we can solve.
of food in the US is wasted
New Yorkers are food insecure
should be the gap between those numbers
The problem isn't scarcity.
It's logistics.
Restaurants want to donate. Shelters need the food. But coordinating pickups, managing liability, and tracking tax documentation? That's where the system breaks down.
So restaurants end up tossing surplus in the dumpster. Not because they don't care, but because the friction is too high.
Foodbridge removes that friction. We make donation as easy as disposal—easier, actually—while automatically handling the paperwork that makes it worthwhile.
Our vision
We're building the community infrastructure for a waste-free New York—a city where surplus food automatically flows to where it's needed, every single night.
No more wasted meals. No more missed opportunities to help. Just a city that takes care of its own, one donation at a time.
This isn't charity—it's infrastructure. And like any infrastructure, it works best when everyone can use it without thinking twice.
Your impact
For restaurants
Every donation reduces waste, feeds your community, and puts money back in your pocket through enhanced tax deductions. Plus, you get to tell a story your customers actually care about.
For shelters
More food means more meals. Better food means better nutrition. Reliable access means you can plan instead of scramble. It's that simple.
For the city
Less waste in landfills. Fewer hungry New Yorkers. A stronger sense of community. This is how cities are supposed to work.