reducing hunger and food waste in central arkansas

Arkansas ranks second in the nation for people living with food insecurity.

At the same time, thousands of pounds of food are discarded in Pulaski County every day.

Potluck Food Rescue is working to solve both of these problems at once!  Join us in our exciting mission!

reducing hunger and food waste in central arkansas

Arkansas ranks second in the nation for people living with food insecurity.

At the same time, thousands of pounds of food are discarded in Pulaski County every day.

Potluck Food Rescue is working to solve both of these problems at once!  Join us in our exciting mission!

how we do it

filling plates, not landfills

WE FIGHT HUNGER

For more than 30 years, Potluck Food Rescue has fought food insecurity in Arkansas by redirecting food to organizations that fight hunger.

WE STOP FOOD WASTE

In Pulaski County alone, thousands of pounds of food are discarded every day. We work with our partners to divert this food and keep it out of landfills.

WE PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

We keep food from the landfill to stop harmful greenhouse gases from contributing to climate change.

bridging the gap

our “why”

It’s simple. People should not go hungry with so much food being discarded from restaurants, cafeterias, and other places every single day. Diverting food to solve hunger issues in Arkansas is only natural. And helping the environment while we reduce food waste and provide hunger relief? It’s a win-win-win!

get to know us

We are the only organization dedicated solely to food rescue and food waste in Arkansas.

We mostly handle perishable goods. This makes us unique from traditional food banks.

We supplement food bank offerings, which are typically canned and dry goods, with fresh foods.

We’ve been doing this for more than 30 years!

by the numbers

COMMUNITY impact

pounds of food redistributed weekly

equivalent to

7,000 meals distributed

conserving electricity used to power a house for two years

removing emissions from 4,801 passenger vehicles

conserving 635,396 gallons of gas

get involved

how you can help

DONATE FOOD

We rescue food from hundreds of food businesses, including restaurants, corporate, hospital, and school cafeterias, farmers’ markets, dairies, grocery stores, caterers, and hotels. Find out how your food business can become a Potluck food donor!

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

We have amazing volunteers that help us sort and transport food, clean and organize our pantries and freezers, work in the office, plan events, and much more. Find out how you can join our great team of volunteers!

DONATE FUNDS

Potluck functions through donations from foundations, religious organizations, civic groups, and individuals like you! Learn how you or your organization can support the important work we do. Potluck is a nonprofit organization exempt from federal taxation under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN: 71-0709327).

CONNECT WITH US

Follow Potluck Food Rescue on Facebook and Instagram to stay in touch with the cool things we are doing in the Central Arkansas community.

WHO WE ARE

MEET the team

Our staff works hard to keep Potluck’s daily operations running smoothly. Find out why our team members are so passionate about Potluck’s mission.

teamwork makes the dream work

FILLING PLATES,
NOT LANDFILLS

LET US ASSIST YOU

apply for help

We provide food for food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, senior centers, veterans centers, childcare centers and more. Find out how we can help your organization.

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