Rescue surplus food with the We Rescue app
Use the We Rescue app to pick up surplus food from local donors and drop it at a Denver nonprofit. Takes 30 minutes, fits any schedule. Ages 18+.
Why we picked this
Thirty minutes on your own schedule — the app shows you a nearby food donor, you pick it up and drop it at a partner nonprofit. No shift calendar, no commitment beyond what you choose.
The We Rescue app lets you recover surplus food from local restaurants, grocery stores, and other donors on your own schedule. You open the app, find a local donor nearby, pick up the food, and deliver it to a designated partner nonprofit. Each rescue takes about 30 minutes. No sign-up windows, no weekly commitments — just do one whenever it works for you.
The app is available on Apple App Store and Google Play. You need a smartphone, a car, and to be 18 or older. We Don’t Waste provides onboarding through the app once you register.
This is a good option if your schedule is unpredictable or if you want to contribute without committing to a recurring shift. Partners include food banks, shelters, and community organizations across the Denver metro area.