Chicago Food Rescue
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Chicago Food Rescue's mission is to reshape food access and climate impact by redirecting surplus food to people in need.
05/13/2026
Are you looking for new ways to get involved with community, rescue food, and fight food insecurity?
Join us this Saturday May 16th from 11am-3pm at in Evanston for the !! 🥦🍎🍊🥬🍋
"It's like an Uber for food!"
We tagged along with one of our most dedicated volunteers, Chandra Greer, on a rescue from ! With over 80 rescues under her belt, her impact has been felt across our organization and throughout the community. Hear her speak about what being involved with CFR has meant to her!
Click the link in our bio to join Chandra and our other amazing volunteers in feeding our communties! 🥦 🥕 🍞
Come check out some amazing ways to get involved in your community at The Volunteer Fair! We’ll be there…
Sunday, May 3rd
12pm-4pm
The River Room (North Center)
Saturday, May 16
11am-3pm
Palmhouse (Evanston)
We move in purpose for our neighbors. Since launching we’ve turned logistics into love and surplus food into a community resource, minimizing food waste while increasing access to fresh foods.
We want to say thank you to our volunteers and partners who continue to choose community over everything.
If you’ve ever been curious about the impact you can make on food waste in Chicago, check out this video showing how to navigate the Chicago Food Rescue (CFR) App in just a few simple steps. Track your rescues, view your impact stats, and stay up to date on how you’re making a difference in your neighborhood.
Together, we can reduce wasted food in Chicago by redirecting it to neighbors who need it most.
Ready to make an impact? Click the link in our bio to download the app and claim your first rescue today!
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This is the first video in the Navigating the Chicago Food Rescue (CFR) App series. In this video, you’ll learn how to claim a rescue and start redirecting surplus food to people who need it most.
If you haven’t claimed a rescue yet, this is your sign to start today. Download the Chicago Food Rescue app on the iOS or Android App Store, create your account, and begin making an impact in your community. Every rescue completed helps reduce food waste and fight hunger in Chicago. Join the network and claim your first rescue today.
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"There is no food shortage there is just an issue getting food where it needs to be"
We tagged along with one of our amazing volunteers, Courtney Knight, on her weekly rescue from to the wonderful Lincoln Square based food pantry ! Her impact has been felt across both our organization and throughout the community through Common Pantry. Hear her speak about what being involved with CFR has meant to her!
Click the link in our bio to join Courtney and our other amazing volunteers in feeding our communties! 🥦 🥕 🍞
02/16/2026
Our February Volunteer Spotlight highlights the incredible Tracy Boyle, one of our newer volunteers whose dedication truly stands out. A helper at her core, Tracy is a veteran, nurse, humanitarian, mother, and grandmother. As she approaches retirement, she reflects fondly on a life devoted to supporting others in need. She credits her parents for instilling in her the importance of treating everyone with kindness and respect, no matter who they are or where they come from.
Tracy is passionate about setting aside judgment and challenging preconceived ideas about people who rely on resources like food banks, fridges, and shelters. One meaningful part of that journey has been her work with Chicago Food Rescue.
In her free time, Tracy enjoys gardening and exploring other creative hobbies. Born and raised in Chicago’s near-west suburbs, she has spent much of her life traveling and living in unique places, including Turkey, Bangladesh, England, and New York. She says these experiences gave her the invaluable opportunity to learn from and connect with different cultures.
Stay tuned to our socials to see who we highlight next! 💚💜🧡
"If you're interested in donating your excess food, what are you waiting for?"
We’re spotlighting one of our incredible food donor partners, ! 🥯☕️ A Jewish deli in Lincoln Square serving up amazing bagels, pastries, coffee, and more. We loved chatting with owner and namesake Sam Zeitlin about his passion for donating excess food and his support for CFR and the work we do. Donating several times a week with over 70 donations in total, Zeitlin's is one of our most dedicated partners and we're so greatful for all the work they do!
Check out Zeitlins on the corner of Clybourn and Webster and tell them CFR sent you!
01/29/2026
Stefi has been our amazing operations intern, and many of you have likely interacted with her directly! She’s been the voice on the phone coordinating rescues, troubleshooting logistics, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Stefi is a senior at DePaul who’s deeply involved in social justice and staying active in the community — and we’re so grateful for the heart she brings to CFR every day.
Thank you, Stefi! 💛
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