How to get (and stay) involved with Spoonfuls
When hunger dominates the news cycle, support for the emergency food system surges: Conversations spark. Local businesses mobilize. Legislators respond.
This support in unprecedented times – like recently, when a government shutdown delayed the distribution of SNAP benefits for nearly two weeks – is vital. But even when the spotlight shifts, the need doesn’t.
The real, sustained work of improving food access happens every day. At Spoonfuls, that means hitting the road five days a week, redirecting good food at risk of going to waste to food programs that need it, and continuing to advocate for the issues at the heart of our work. But we can’t do it alone. We need champions like you to get involved (and stay involved) to fuel our mission.
Here are meaningful ways you can help sustain this work year-round:
Make a donation
One of the simplest ways to support Spoonfuls is by making a donation in support of our mission. For every $1 donated to Spoonfuls, we’re able to recover and distribute one pound of food to our partners. As a nonprofit, our food recovery services are completely free. We rely on philanthropic contributions to keep more good food out of the waste stream and reach more people who could use it now.
Attend one (or many!) of our fundraising events
Whether joining Team Spoonfuls for a scenic Ride And Stride hosted by Three Squares New England or partying with us at a foodie-centric celebration like our Cocktails & Community, there’s a flavor for everyone looking to show up in support of Spoonfuls. Mark your calendars for those we already have on the books for 2026 and stay tuned for others to come:
Cocktails & Community – April 16
Boston Marathon – April 21
Ultimate Tailgate – Date coming soon!
Our events help us raise critical funds to maintain and grow our food recovery program and often provide an invaluable opportunity to connect with others in the food access space. See more details on our Events page.
Take the Food Waste Challenge
Not only is wasting food costly (the average family of four spends about $3,000 on groceries that go to waste each year), it’s bigger than that: When food goes to waste at home, it drives up costs, strains our environment, and weakens our whole food system.
Taking our Food Waste Challenge is a simple way to start building better habits, helping your pockets, the planet, and people experiencing food insecurity by making the most of the food you have. We’ll send you tips, tricks, and resources to help you stay committed to making a low-waste impact. Start today!
Join our Advocacy efforts
Food recovery is our bread and butter (pun intended), but while we’re meeting an immediate need we’re also working on the issues that underlie our work. That’s where our Advocacy Priorities come into play! We invite you to join us at an upcoming Advocacy Hour (March 11, June 10, September 9, and December 9), where our network convenes to discuss these priorities, the latest in food access happenings, and ways that we can keep fighting for food security and minimizing wasted food.
You can also check out our Advocacy & Action page to read up on the latest legislation we’re following and personal action you can get started on in support of Spoonfuls and an improved food system.
Invite us to speak
Have a group of folks interested in learning more about wasted food and hunger? We’d love to talk to them! Whether it be a class, a company, or a community group, we’re interested in opportunities to share about what we do here at Spoonfuls. Just fill out our form, and we’ll get you connected with the person best suited to what you have in the works.
Involve your workplace
If you’re already a personal champion of Spoonfuls, consider getting your workplace involved to grow your impact and expand our network. From sponsoring an event to hosting a fundraiser, we have plenty of opportunities for companies to help us grow awareness about food waste and food insecurity and mobilize action on a broader scale. Read more about the ways you can get your workplace involved or reach out to our Development team for more information.
Hunger headlines come and go, but with champions like you, our work goes on.
