About Us
Our Impact
30-40% of food produced in the US winds up in landfills.
9% of the Lowcountry's population is food insecure.
We aim to rectify that inequity.
Our Mission
Cuisine Rescue isn’t a food bank. Instead, it’s a bridge connecting food donors, nonprofit organizations, and volunteers to perform a basic two-fold mission:
- Reduce hunger in South Carolina’s Lowcountry
- While reducing the wastage of consumable food
Our Team
Our food donors are extremely generous and don't want to see their un-plated, leftover food go to waste. Our nonprofit recipients tirelessly work to eliminate hunger. Our volunteers selflessly give their time to connect food donors and nonprofit recipients.
Become a Food Donor!
Help contribute to our mission! If you'd like to donate any un-plated, leftover food, please connect with us and we can add you to our list!
Our Staff
Our Staff
Our volunteer "staff" consists of an executive director and a dedicated board of directors. We are few but mighty!
Food Waste
How much food is wasted?
Where does the waste come from?
Where does the waste come from?
30-40% of food produced in the United States is wasted every year: 120 billion pounds (equivalent to 270 meals per person!), accounting for 22% of the Municipal Solid Waste in American landfills.
Where does the waste come from?
Where does the waste come from?
Where does the waste come from?
The food wasted in the United States comes from multiple sources: restaurants, caterers, food suppliers, and homes. Cuisine Rescue redistributes food from the first three sources.
Waste local to Charleston
Where does the waste come from?
Waste local to Charleston
According to the US Department of Agriculture, 9% of the Lowcountry's population--over 71,600 people-- is considered to be "food insecure". We aim to change that.
Our Nonprofit Partners
Amor Healing Kitchen
Local non-profit serving the community by providing nutritious meals to people with challenging health conditions.
Charleston Hispanic Association
Local non-profit assisting the Hispanic and Latino population accustom to the Charleston area.
Pink House Neighborhood Resource Center
Pink House Neighborhood Resource Center
Local afterschool care foundation which assists with food insecurity.
Star Gospel Mission
Coastal Community Church
Pink House Neighborhood Resource Center
Serving the homeless and food insecure in Charleston since 1904
James Island Outreach
Coastal Community Church
Coastal Community Church
Group of churches and business coming to provide rescue relief, emergency food, medicine, and utility assistance.
Coastal Community Church
Coastal Community Church
Coastal Community Church
Church focused in receiving food and clothing donations and coordinating these goods to the community.
Our Food Donors
Blondies Bagels
Blondies Bagels
Blondies Bagels
Daniel Island, SC
Ruby's Bagels
Blondies Bagels
Blondies Bagels
Mount Pleasant, SC
Sodexo Live!
Blondies Bagels
Salthouse Catering
North Charleston, SC
Salthouse Catering
Salthouse Catering
Salthouse Catering
James Island, SC
Oakview Group
Salthouse Catering
Oakview Group
Charleston, SC
Gadsden Glen
Salthouse Catering
Oakview Group
James Island, SC
Charleston Riverdogs
Charleston Riverdogs
Charleston Riverdogs
Charleston, SC
Daniel Island Club
Charleston Riverdogs
Charleston Riverdogs
Daniel Island, SC
Shaka Shrimp
Charleston Riverdogs
Stone Soup Collective
North Charleston, SC
Stone Soup Collective
Stone Soup Collective
Stone Soup Collective
Charleston, SC
Donate
Every little bit helps us to enhance our Food Rescue efforts here in the Lowcountry. Thanks very much!
