How we measure impact
Food is for eating, not wasting
Every kilogram we recover is counted, classified and reported — so funders and communities can see what’s changing. Published impact reports will appear here once there is real data.
How we measure impact
Only completed food opportunities count towards our statistics, and everything is recorded in kilograms. Recovery is classified three ways:
- Direct recovery — provider and recipient connect on the platform.
- Facilitated recovery — our team steps in so food isn’t lost.
- Gleaning recovery — crops harvested at volunteer harvest events.
Recovery split (illustrative)
Direct recovery62%
Facilitated recovery23%
Gleaning recovery15%
Our principles
What ReFood is — and isn’t
No payments
ReFood doesn’t process payments and isn’t a marketplace. Food is shared, not traded.
Direct hand-offs
Collection is arranged directly between participants — we don’t run messaging or logistics.
Honest expectations
We can’t guarantee allocation of any opportunity, but we’ll step in where recovery would otherwise fail.
Join our movement to reduce food waste and build stronger communities
Whether you have surplus to share or a community to feed, there’s a place for you here.