Waste Not, Inc.

At Waste Not, we're creating sustainable food systems that help people and the planet flourish. We do this by eliminating food waste and hunger through innovative community partnerships.

For over 35 years, Waste Not has been reimagining and reinventing the food rescue process in Arizona.

We're creating sustainable food systems that help people and planet flourish by bridging the gap between food waste and hunger. Our team of professional drivers and volunteers collect fresh food from local food businesses that would have gone to waste in a landfill and deliver it that same day to nonprofits who provide critical community services.

We rescued nearly 2.5 million pounds of food in 2023.

Testimonials

"Without Waste Not, we would not be able to serve a single meal."
-- Steve Tepper, Executive Director for the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

"We have seen so many families struggle during the pandemic and the fresh food they get weekly at Hope Women's Center via Waste Not is HUGE. Many times, it remains their ONLY source of produce, dairy, and meat products. Waste Not is SUCH a blessing to our families. Thank you!"
-- Hope Women's Center

"Waste Not has helped many of our families find their next meal that they would normally struggle to obtain!" -
- Homeward Bound AZ

"Waste Not helps to keep our men and women in recovery fed as they strive to change their lives for the better."
-- TLC Recovery Homes

""Before Waste Not, I could not afford to feed myself this well. I've never eaten better in my entire life." - Lori W., Recipient of Waste Not Food at Hope Lives