Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the surplus food come from?
We get our food from a variety of sources, including restaurants, grocery stores, urban farms and other food businesses. It is simply overstock, and perfectly good to eat!
Shouldn't surplus food go to charities instead of being sold?
Absolutely! Which is why we exist.
Many charities and non-profits have limited resources to sort, process and cook high volumes of surplus ingredients. A charity might not have the capacity to turn a few flats of assorted vegetables and proteins into healthy meals, but we do!
By turning a small portion of the surplus food into product lines, our goal is to raise funds to continue cooking for people who rely on non-profits and charities for their meals. We donate 1,500 nutritious meals every week.
If your primary goals are social, why aren't you a charity?
The short answer: We didn't want to do that much paperwork.
Where can we find your products?
In addition to our online store on this site, you can find our products on Farm-to-Marketplace, a community-run virtual farmer's market.
We're aiming to partner with a few shops and small businesses around town to provide local pickup options.
How can I get involved?
The easiest way to get involved is to volunteer for Vancouver Food Runners as a food rescue driver! Volunteers deliver surplus ingredients to us, drive the fully-cooked meals to six different non-profits in Vancouver.
