Willing Hands recovers fresh food to reduce food waste and expand equitable and reliable access to fresh food.We believe in a community where everyone can enjoy nourishing, fresh food regardless of economic status or personal circumstance. We believe in our shared responsibility to reduce waste and contribute to a sustainable environment.
Willing Hands has become one of the most successful hunger relief and food recovery organizations in New England. Our concept is simple and effective:
- Our drivers pick up fresh produce, dairy, eggs, meat and bread from food donors including farms, grocery stores, wholesalers, and restaurants.
- Volunteers glean leftover produce from local farms and grow produce in our four Willing Hands gardens.
- Our drivers deliver this food seven days a week, year-round, to 80 recipient organizations across the Upper Valley, including food shelves, shelters, and senior housing facilities.
- Our neighbors get access to free, healthy food year-round.
