For the love of food

What we save today feeds the future

We're cutting Michigan's food waste in half by 2030.

Our mission is to make sure that edible, surplus food gets eaten by people (not landfills) and to lay the groundwork for lasting, long-term solutions to food waste—because preventing food from going to waste protects our air, water, and soil.

Every Bit Counts

We are engaging six major cities in Metro Detroit, representing a population of 600,000 people, helping them activate prevention, rescue, and organics recycling actions.

Upcycling Kitchens

Our team of professional chefs turn excess food into delicious, nutritious, and dignified meals for people in the community facing food insecurity.

Learn more about food waste

What is food waste?

Food waste is food that doesn’t get eaten, and instead ends up in landfills.

What can I do about it?

It’s never too late. Each one of us can reduce our food waste every single day. 

Where can I learn more?

Explore our blog to learn more about the science and policies related to food waste.

Make Food Not Waste's passion, energy, focus, and impact is consistent and measurable.

Harry H.
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With your support we're making a difference

pounds of methane prevented in 2023

pounds of food diverted from landfills in 2023

meals served in 2023

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