Become a Partner

Partner with KindPlate through food donations, in-kind contributions, or community distribution. Together we can feed our community.

Our Mission

KindPlate rescues unsold food from vending machines and turns it into healthy lunches for local clients - reducing waste, restoring dignity, and feeding community.

Partnership Opportunities

We welcome three types of partners: food donors, community distribution partners, and in-kind supporters.

Food Donation Partners

Restaurants

Daily prep surplus and quality items

Vending Companies

Near-expiration items (within 7 days)

Food Distributors

Large-scale distribution partners

Retailers

Grocery stores and food markets

Community Distribution Partners

Community centers, organizations, and service providers where we can deliver meals to those in need.

Community Centers

Organizations serving clients with meal programs

Community Centers

Local centers providing services to residents

Service Organizations

Nonprofits serving vulnerable populations

In-Kind Donation Partners

Support our operations with essential resources: equipment, vehicles, or space.

Computers & Tech

Laptops, tablets, software for operations

Delivery Vehicles

Vans or trucks for food transport

Warehouse Space

Storage and food preparation facilities

Office Space

Administrative and coordination workspace

Food Donation Requirements

What We Accept

  • Perishable items: Must expire within 7 days
  • Sealed packages: Unopened, intact packaging
  • Prepared foods: Properly refrigerated and labeled
  • Fresh produce: Quality items nearing sell-by date

×What We Cannot Accept

  • ×Expired items: Nothing past expiration date
  • ×Opened packages: Damaged or unsealed items
  • ×Unsafe foods: Improperly stored or handled
  • ×Homemade items: Must be from licensed facilities

Cash Donations

Financial contributions help us expand operations, purchase supplies, and serve more community members.

Donation Impact Levels

$25
Provides one week of lunches to our clients
$50
Delivers 15 rescued meals to our clients
$100
Sponsors a weekly pickup route from partners
$250+
Helps expand our network to new locations and partners

How Food Partnerships Work

1

Scheduled Pickups

KindPlate collects unsold or near-expiration items from your location.

2

Safe Handling

All items are inspected, logged, and stored following food safety guidelines.

3

Redistribution

Rescued food is repurposed into ready-to-eat lunches for clients.

4

Impact Tracking

We document pounds of food saved and meals delivered for reporting.

Benefits for All Partners

Strengthen ESG Impact

Enhance your sustainability and ESG impact profile with measurable food rescue metrics (food donors).

Direct Community Impact

Know exactly where your contribution goes and who it serves (all partners).

Tax Deductible

All donations are tax-deductible as we are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (cash & in-kind).

Recognition & Reports

Receive quarterly impact reports and community recognition through KindPlate communications (all partners).

Serve Your Community

Be a direct link between food rescue and clients in need (community partners).

Reduce Costs

Lower food waste disposal costs while doing good (food donors).

Ready to Partner?

Whether you donate food, cash, in-kind resources, or serve as a distribution partner - together we can ensure no good food goes to waste and no client goes without a meal.

Food Donors

Restaurants, retail, vending companies, distributors

Community Partners

Community centers, organizations

In-Kind Donors

Equipment, vehicles, space

Cash Donors

Financial support

Organization Information

Partnership Type

Select all that apply

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"Every donation - food, funds, or resources - becomes a plate of kindness."