RLC Atlanta, GA

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity by preventing food waste. Partnering with local restaurants, movie studios, catering companies, events spaces, and more, RLC Atlanta rescues excess food and delivers it to homeless shelters, food pantries, and other nonprofits that provide relief to food insecure populations throughout the greater Atlanta area. Thanks to our team of dedicated staff and volunteers, we are able to work year round to create a more sustainable, food secure future. Please contact atlanta@rescuingleftovercuisine.org with any questions.

Branch Founded: 2017

142,763

pounds rescued

118,969

meals provided

Nearly 2 in 10 households in Atlanta, GA are experiencing food insecurity

Food insecurity is linked with numerous health conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and depression.

More than half a million children in Georgia don’t have consistent access to enough nutritious food.

36% of food insecure Georgians are above the federal poverty line and are therefore ineligible for food assistance programs.

20%

RLC Atlanta bridges the gap between food excess and insecurity

RLC Atlanta works with local restaurants, caterers, and film sets to rescue leftover food.

We work with local human service agencies to address food needs.

Atlanta focuses food donations toward shelters for children and other at risk individuals.

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Our mission to share plant-based goodness with the world has been made easier because of RLC. Feeding those in need as a means to overcome food waste is genius. Thanks, RLC, for answering and executing the call effortlessly!

Christin “Chris” Hodge

Owner, Chi Chi Vegan

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