Food rescue
We collect surplus food from supermarkets and farms across Bristol before it goes to waste.
See food rescueRescued food for Bristol's kitchens, schools and food banks
Rescued food, delivered regularly to your kitchen
We collect surplus food from Bristol supermarkets and farms and deliver it free to community kitchens, schools and food banks across the city, so you can serve nutritious meals without worrying about the food budget.
- Registered charity
- Food from supermarkets & farms
- Delivered across Bristol
Over 1,200,000 meals rescued since 2019
Delivered to kitchens, schools and food banks across Bristol
How it works
Food rescued, redirected to where it's needed
Second Harvest rescues surplus food from Bristol supermarkets and farms and delivers it to kitchens, schools and food banks across the city.
Community kitchens
Surplus food for kitchens cooking meals for neighbours.
Schools
Fresh food for breakfast clubs and school meal programmes.
Food banks
Stock for food banks supporting Bristol families.
Across Bristol
Collections and deliveries covering the whole city.
Surplus, not waste
Good food rescued before it reaches landfill.
Getting started
From first call to first delivery
Here's how a Bristol kitchen, school or food bank starts receiving rescued food from Second Harvest.
- Step 1
You get in touch
Call us or use the contact form to tell us about your kitchen, school or food bank — how many people you serve and what storage you have.
- Step 2
We match you with rescued food
We rescue surplus food from Bristol supermarkets and farms and match it to local kitchens, schools and food banks based on what's needed and when.
- Step 3
Deliveries begin
Our vans deliver rescued food direct to your kitchen, timed around your schedule and the warehouse's Monday to Saturday hours, so you always know when to expect a delivery.
- Step 4
You cook and serve
Your team turns rescued food into meals for the people who need them, week after week, delivered by volunteers from across Bristol, with Second Harvest behind you.
Why partner with us
Why community kitchens choose us
Second Harvest Food Rescue has supplied Bristol's community kitchens, schools and food banks since 2019.
Registered charity
Second Harvest Food Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, working across Bristol.
1,200,000+ meals rescued
We've rescued over 1,200,000 meals' worth of surplus food since 2019 and put it to good use.
Supermarkets and farms
We collect surplus food directly from supermarkets and farms across Bristol, then deliver it to you.
Local to Bristol
Our warehouse is in St Philips, serving community kitchens, schools and food banks across the city.
FAQ
Questions from community kitchens
Answers for kitchens, schools and food banks thinking about partnering with us.
Who can register as a community kitchen partner?
Any community kitchen, school or food bank in Bristol serving meals to people who need them can register with Second Harvest Food Rescue.
Is there a cost to receive rescued food?
We deliver rescued food to community kitchens, schools and food banks across Bristol — get in touch and we'll talk through how it works for you.
How much food can our kitchen expect?
Deliveries depend on what we rescue that day from Bristol supermarkets and farms. Get in touch and we'll talk through what's realistic for your kitchen.
What areas of Bristol do you cover?
We collect from supermarkets and farms across Bristol and deliver to community kitchens, schools and food banks throughout the city.
Where is Second Harvest based?
Our warehouse is in St Philips, Bristol, open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 4pm.
How do we register our kitchen?
Call us on 0117 496 0298 or get in touch through our contact page, and we'll talk through how to get food flowing to your kitchen.
Still have a question?
Call our warehouse team or send a message — we're here Monday to Saturday.
Our other services
More ways to get involved
Second Harvest Food Rescue also works with volunteers, donors and Bristol businesses.
Volunteering
Join the team that sorts, packs and delivers rescued food — no experience needed.
See volunteering
Corporate partnerships
Bristol businesses can partner with us to put surplus stock to good use instead of landfill.
Get in touchCommunity kitchens, schools and food banks
Bring rescued food to your kitchen
Register your community kitchen, school or food bank and we'll start matching you with surplus food rescued across Bristol.
