Do you get frustrated seeing good food go to waste?

Did you know that wasted food is a major contributor to the climate crisis? In Connecticut, much of our wasted food is burned in incinerators, disproportionately impacting low-income communities.

Haven’s Harvest is tackling this issue head-on. Every month, we rescue over 150,000 pounds of perfectly good food from retail stores, universities, event venues, and other donors, redirecting it to senior centers, daycares, schools, and food pantries across Greater New Haven. With the help of hundreds of dedicated volunteers, we ensure that nutritious food reaches those who need it most instead of ending up in the waste stream.

Food recovery is at the intersection of environmental justice and food insecurity—and its impact is growing. As food costs rise, more people than ever rely on the food we recover. Our volunteers use a simple app to track donations and deliveries, making food rescue efficient and scalable.

This year, we are celebrating a major milestone: 10 million pounds of food recovered! But there’s still more work to do. Your support—whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading the word—ensures that good food feeds people, not incinerators.

💛 Join us in building a healthier, more sustainable community.

Learn more on our website!