Rescue Route Volunteers rescue food that would otherwise be wasted by picking it up from a designated donor site and delivering it to one of Loaves & Fishes’ 107+ partner agencies. Rescue routes take approximately 1 – 1.5 hours to complete and offer a lot of flexibility to volunteers. Choose either a regular weekly route, or run a route when you can – either choice is helpful!
Loaves & Fishes sends a weekly e-blast notification of available routes from which you can choose the best fit for your schedule.
Rescue routes are primarily run in the mornings, 7 days a week, 364 days a year.
Requirements to be a rescue route driver include: a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and attending an orientation. Upon finishing a route, volunteers are required to report donation poundage information through our online reporting system.
All rescue route volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or be accompanied by an adult.
Contact Jessica Nihiser with questions or fill out the form to get started.