Resolve any lingering questions you may have about our process, policies, and other logistics. If these FAQs don’t answer your question, feel free to reach out and ask us directly! No, We Don’t Waste is not a food bank. However, many of the items we obtain are provided to local Food Banks. We Don’t Waste does not charge any fees to either its food donors or recipient agencies. We Don’t Waste does not pick up food from individuals, as we cannot guarantee the integrity of the food required for food safety. The Federal Good Samaritan Act and the Good Samaritan Act of the State of Colorado protect all donors so long as they follow food safety requirements. You can read more about the Good Samaritan Act on our food donation page. We Don’t Waste only recovers food from venues, caterers, events, major food providers and restaurants that meet the individual food safety requirements of our food partners. Because of logistical issues, We Don’t Waste does not pick up at night. Yes. Please contact us for more info and to schedule a delivery! Call 720.443.6113 or email us at info@wedontwaste.org. To provide appropriate quantities to our agency partners, We Don’t Waste requires a minimum of 250 units. We serve individuals at our regular Mobile Food Markets. We also provide food to community-based agencies that, in turn, provide food to individuals, as they deem appropriate. If you are hungry or otherwise in need of assistance, please call United Way’s 211 “Get Connected, Get Help” 2-1-1, or reach out to Hunger Free Colorado at (855)-855-4626. You can find information on how to partner with We Don’t Waste on our Food Donor page or the Food Recipient page. We Don’t Waste currently serves the Denver Metropolitan area. We Don’t Waste releases annual reports every year with updated financial information. You can also download our most-recent 990 and financial audit.Frequently Asked Questions
Is We Don’t Waste a Food Bank?
Is there a fee for your services?
Does We Don’t Waste pick up food from individuals?
What are my liabilities with regard to the donation of food?
Does We Don’t Waste pick up excess food from buffet tables?
Does We Don’t Waste pick up at night?
Is there a location where I can drop off food to be distributed by We Don’t Waste?
Is there a limit to the quantity of food you can collect and distribute?
Do you deliver food to individuals?
How can we partner with We Don’t Waste?
What areas of Denver do you serve?
What can I find information on We Don’t Waste’s financials?