GROCERY RESCUE

A FOOD LIFELINE PROGRAM

Grocery Rescue is a Food Lifeline program designed to recover a variety of nutritious foods from grocery stores for neighborhood food banks and meal programs.

Process:

Each day, the Grocery Rescue program's two trucks and drivers collect produce, dairy, meat, bakery and dry items from 16 grocery stores. This product is then distributed to meal programs and food banks across King County.

In 2003 Grocery Rescue expanded the Grocery Rescue by adding a “Partner Program”. This effort links Food Lifeline member agencies across Western Washington specially trained and certified in the best food safety and handling practices to recover wholesome food directly from their local grocery stores. Currently, more than 100 stores are partnered through the Grocery Rescue program.

Donors:

Western Washington area grocery retailers including QFC, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Whole Foods, Wal-Mart Supercenters, Safeway, and Sam’s Club.

Safety & Liability:

Food is carefully transported in vehicles that use a passive temperature control device under operational guidelines approved by the Seattle/King County Health Department. Donors are protected from liability under the Federal “Good Samaritan” law.

History:

Grocery Rescue began in January 2002.

To Donate to the Grocery Rescue Program:

To make a donation to this program, please contact us by email or by calling 206-545-6600 x3636.