Community kitchens
We supply community kitchens across Bristol with rescued food, ready to become hot meals.
See community kitchensRescuing surplus food across Bristol since 2019
Your surplus food, rescued and redistributed
We collect surplus food from supermarkets, farms and suppliers across Bristol and deliver it the same day to community kitchens, schools and food banks.
- Registered charity
- 1.2m+ meals rescued since 2019
- Collections across Bristol
1,200,000+ meals rescued
Since 2019, across Bristol
Food rescue
What we collect and where it goes
Surplus food from Bristol supermarkets, farms and suppliers reaches a community kitchen, school or food bank the same day.
Supermarket surplus
We collect food nearing its sell-by date from supermarkets across Bristol before it goes to landfill.
Farm gluts
Fresh produce that doesn't meet size or shape specs is picked up straight from Bristol-area farms.
Scheduled collections
Our drivers run regular routes, so your surplus is collected on a schedule that suits your site.
Delivered to the community
Everything collected goes straight to community kitchens, schools and food banks across the city.
How it works
From call to collection
Arranging a collection with us is simple and free.
Step 1Tell us what you have
Call our team at the St Philips warehouse and tell us what surplus food you need collected and how often it comes up.
- Step 2
We build a collection round
We fit your site into one of our regular Bristol collection routes, timed around your opening hours and stock turnover.
- Step 3
Our drivers collect and check
A Second Harvest driver collects the surplus and checks it's fit for redistribution before loading it for delivery.
- Step 4
Food reaches a Bristol kitchen
The same food arrives at a community kitchen, school or food bank across Bristol, ready to be served to our neighbours.
Your surplus becomes meals, not waste
Why Bristol businesses choose us
Why businesses choose Second Harvest
Registered charity
Registered charity in England and Wales.
1.2m+ meals rescued
Over 1,200,000 meals' worth of food rescued since 2019.
Volunteers welcome
No experience needed to join our collection teams.
Bristol-wide network
Collections and deliveries across the city.
Common questions
Food rescue questions answered
What kind of surplus food can you collect?
We collect surplus food from supermarkets, farms and other suppliers across Bristol, including fresh produce, bread and other food nearing its sell-by date but still safe to eat.
How often do you collect?
We build a regular collection round for each site, so your surplus is picked up on a schedule that fits your opening hours and stock turnover.
Where does the food go?
Everything we collect goes to community kitchens, schools and food banks across Bristol, usually the same day.
Is there a cost to donate surplus food?
No. We collect your surplus food free of charge and handle the redistribution.
Can my business volunteer as well as donate food?
Yes. Many of our corporate partners also send staff to volunteer with us. No experience needed.
Where is Second Harvest based?
Our warehouse is in St Philips, Bristol, open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 4pm.
The wider network
More ways to help
Food rescue is one part of how we work across Bristol.
Volunteering
Join our collection and warehouse teams across Bristol. No experience needed.
Volunteer with us
Corporate partnerships
Bristol businesses partner with us to donate surplus food and support our work.
Our servicesFood rescue across Bristol
Let's rescue your surplus food
Call our St Philips warehouse or get in touch online and we'll arrange your first collection.
