ReNourish
Redefining Food Recovery
40% of food in America is wasted — ReNourish is turning that into meals, jobs, and measurable impact.
We recover surplus and near-expiry food from local businesses and transform it into ready-to-eat meals through value-add preparation and efficient distribution. By closing the gap between food waste and food access, we reduce landfill waste, fight hunger, and improve community health.
What Is ReNourish
ReNourish recovers safe, surplus food from local businesses and transforms it into ready-to-eat meals for nonprofits, shelters, and families in need.
We don’t run food drives — we build systems.
Through smart logistics, data tracking, and value-added preparation, ReNourish keeps good food in circulation, extends shelf life, and turns waste into nourishment, jobs, and sustainability.
Why It Matters
Nearly 1.5 million people in North Carolina face food insecurity — including 20% of children.
92 billion pounds of food wasted annually in the U.S.
1 in 7 NC residents struggles to access enough to eat
26% of Black households in NC experience food insecurity
40.6% child food insecurity in NC’s hardest-hit counties
How It Works
We Recover: We partner with grocery stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and caterers to collect surplus but safe, high-quality food.
Our trained team manages the entire process — from pickup and packaging to temperature-controlled transport — ensuring every pound is handled safely and efficiently.
We Redirect: Recovered food is delivered the same day to local nonprofits, shelters, churches, after-school programs, and housing communities that serve families in need.
When possible, ingredients are transformed into ready-to-eat meals through our value-add preparation model, extending shelf life and reducing waste even further.
We Report: Transparency is built into everything we do. Each partner receives detailed impact reports that include:
Pounds recovered
Number of people served
Types of food
Carbon offset estimates
Tax documentation (where applicable)
Why Partner With ReNourish
ReNourish isn’t charity — it’s smart logistics with real benefits for your bottom line and your brand. We make it easy for businesses to turn food waste into community impact.
Here’s what you get:
Zero operational disruption — we handle all pickup and delivery
Tax deductions — fully documented under the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act
Impact reports — track pounds donated, meals created, and carbon offset
Community goodwill — show customers you care, with real results
Co-branded visibility — optional signage, reports, and press-ready content
Trusted team — backed by Novexa and built to move with professionalism
We’re not asking you to change your business. We’re offering a system that makes your business part of the solution.
Let’s Work Together
Start Recovering Food Today
Partner with us to reduce waste and feed your community.
Get Free Food Deliveries
Join our network of shelters, churches, and service providers.
Help Fund the Movement
Bring ReNourish to your region or fund expanded delivery capacity.
FAQs
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ReNourish is a food recovery service that helps businesses safely donate surplus food to local nonprofits — reducing waste, fighting hunger, and creating real community impact.
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We partner with restaurants, grocery stores, event venues, schools, and food businesses across North Carolina and beyond.
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We provide clean, easy pickups of surplus food on a regular schedule, then deliver it directly to vetted nonprofit partners. We handle the logistics, compliance, and tracking — you focus on running your business.
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Yes! Under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, donors are protected from liability when donating food in good faith to nonprofits. ReNourish follows best practices to ensure safety, handling, and compliance.
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Absolutely. We provide donation records and impact reports to help you track donations for potential tax benefits.
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It’s simple — fill out our quick interest form, and we’ll schedule a time to build your custom pilot plan.