Rescuing food. Bringing people together. Since 2011.
Less waste. More humanity.

Good food.
Better
futures.

Good food belongs on a table. Together, we rescue surplus food and share it with neighbours who need it.

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A Refood volunteer collecting surplus food from a local food partner in Guimarães
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REAL PEOPLE. EVERYDAY CHANGE.Guimarães, Portugal
Rescue foodFeed peopleInclude everyone

Small acts. Collective impact.

A movement made of people.

60local Refood centres
7,500volunteers making it happen
6,800people supported
2,500partners sharing the mission
Figures reported on Refood’s website · Explore the impact ↗
Hands passing a nourishing meal from one person to anotherThere’s enough to go around.
The idea is simple

Food is too good
to go to waste.

Every day, good food goes unused while people in our communities go without. We bring the two together.

Refood is a local, volunteer-driven movement. By rescuing surplus food, we turn the resources we already have into something every community needs: nourishment, connection and care.

Meet the movement
From surplus to supper

A little effort.
A full plate.

No complicated solution. Just a community coming together, one meal at a time.

01 / RESCUE

Good food, saved.

Local restaurants, shops and other food partners share their surplus. Our volunteers collect it while it’s still good to eat.

02 / PREPARE

Packed with care.

At each centre, food is organised into balanced family packs, with care for each person’s dietary needs.

03 / SHARE

A place at the table.

Meals reach neighbours who need them, free of charge. A personal exchange that brings dignity and connection to everyday life.

And the good goes around: reusable food containers return for the next collection.
There’s a place for you here

Bring what you can.

Your time. Your surplus. Your support.
Every contribution has a place.

01 / GIVE YOUR TIME

Two hours.
Real change.

A small part of your week can make a big difference in someone else’s. Join your local volunteer team.

Become a volunteer
02 / SHARE YOUR RESOURCES

Good business.
Greater good.

Have surplus food, space, equipment or skills to share? Help power the work in your community.

Partner with us
03 / HELP IT GO FURTHER

A little giving.
A lot of good.

Support the everyday work of rescuing food and making sure it reaches the people who need it.

Make a donation
Refood's yellow sign and food collection bicycles outside a local centre
A global idea. A local heart.

Change starts
on your street.

Every Refood centre belongs to its community. It’s where neighbours become volunteers, businesses become partners, and a simple idea becomes daily action.

Find your local centre

Outside Portugal? Explore the international movement.

A few things to know

Good questions.
Simple answers.

How much time do I need to volunteer?

Refood asks for as little as two hours a week. Your local team can help you find a role and a shift that works for you. Explore volunteering.

Can my business donate surplus food?

Yes. Restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, farmers and other food businesses can become food source partners. Connect with Refood to discuss what your business can share.

How can I get food support?

Refood provides food support free of charge. Visit the food support page to learn how to connect with a local centre.

What if there’s no centre near me?

A new centre starts with people who want to make a difference. Refood guides pioneer teams through setting up a local operation. Learn how to start a centre.

Let’s make room for everyone.

The next chapter
starts with you.

Be part of the movement