Food Recovery & Zero Hunger
Reducing Waste. Fighting Hunger. Nourishing Our Community.
Every week, wholesome food that might otherwise go to waste is rescued and redirected to nourish neighbors throughout Valley County. Through community partnerships, dedicated volunteers, and responsible stewardship, we transform surplus food into community impact.
About the Program
Every day, perfectly good food is discarded while individuals and families struggle to access nutritious meals. Our Food Recovery & Zero Hunger Program connects those two realities.
We partner with grocery stores, farms, bakeries, restaurants, food distributors, schools, and community organizations to rescue wholesome surplus food before it goes to waste. That food is carefully inspected, sorted, and redistributed through multiple McCall Senior & Community Center programs, helping reduce both hunger and food waste.
Food Recovery strengthens our community while supporting environmental stewardship.
Program Details
Impact
Why It Matters
Food Recovery creates benefits throughout our community.
Fighting Hunger
Nutritious food reaches neighbors who need it.
Reducing Waste
Perfectly good food stays out of the landfill.
Strengthening Partnerships
Businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, and community members work together for a common purpose.
Supporting Sustainability
Food recovery conserves valuable resources while protecting the environment.
The Journey
How It Works
Businesses Donate
Local businesses donate surplus food — groceries, produce, baked goods, and more.
Volunteers Recover
Dedicated volunteer drivers pick up and transport food from partner locations.
Food Is Inspected
All recovered food is carefully inspected and sorted for quality and safety.
Community Is Nourished
Food is redistributed through Community Dinners, Meals on Wheels, the Community Food Pantry, and future USDA nutrition programs.
Hub of Our Mission
Programs Supported
Recovered food may help support:
By the Numbers
Community Impact
We used to throw away so much good food at the end of the week. Now it goes to people who actually need it. It feels like the right thing to do.
Become a Partner
Partnering with us helps reduce waste while strengthening our community. We welcome:
- Grocery stores
- Farms
- Restaurants
- Bakeries
- Schools
- Caterers
- Food distributors
- Community gardens
- Farmers markets
- Event organizers
Volunteer with Food Recovery
Food Recovery volunteers assist with:
- Food pickups
- Sorting
- Pantry stocking
- Delivery coordination
- Inventory
- Distribution
- Community events
Vision
Looking Ahead
Growing Our Food Recovery Network
Food Recovery is the foundation of our broader food security mission. As partnerships continue to grow, rescued food will continue supporting Community Dinners, Meals on Wheels, the Community Food Pantry, and future USDA nutrition programs including TEFAP and CSFP.
Our long-term vision is a resilient community food system where wholesome food feeds people — not landfills.
Get Involved
Food recovery drivers make weekly pickups from our partner businesses. If you have a reliable vehicle and a few flexible hours each week, you can keep our pantry stocked and food out of the landfill.