Connecting Surplus Food with Communities in Need
Careit makes food donation simple. Connect your business with local nonprofits, reduce waste, fight hunger, and earn tax deductions—all in one platform.
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Everything You Need to Donate with Confidence
From tax benefits to impact tracking, we have built the tools that make food donation easy, compliant, and rewarding for your business.
AI-Powered Donations
Snap a photo and let AI identify and categorize your food items instantly. Donating has never been faster.
Automatic Tax Receipts
Get documented receipts for every donation with itemized values. Maximize tax benefits with zero paperwork.
Liability Protection
Full Good Samaritan Act compliance protects your business. Donate confidently knowing you are covered.
Impact Reporting
See exactly where your food goes and how many meals it provides. Share compelling impact stories with stakeholders.
Freshcue Integration
Post free surplus food offers directly to consumers in your area. Another channel to reduce waste and build goodwill.
Sustainability Tracking
Detailed reports on pounds diverted, CO₂ avoided, and water saved. Meet ESG goals with real data.
Real ROI for Your Business
Enhanced Tax Deductions
Under IRC 170(e)(3), businesses can deduct up to twice the cost of donated food inventory. Turn surplus into meaningful tax savings.
Reduced Waste Costs
Divert food from the dumpster and lower your waste hauling fees. Many businesses save thousands annually on disposal costs.
Automated Documentation
Every donation is automatically logged with weight, category, and recipient details. Export records anytime for reporting or tax purposes.
Join the Movement
Real Results, Real Impact
See how organizations across the country are using Careit to reduce waste and feed their communities.
A Simple Gesture
"Careit has played a pivotal role in helping A Simple Gesture scale our food rescue operations. The platform allows us to strengthen partnerships within our community and connect food businesses, volunteers, and nonprofits in a shared effort to fight hunger."
A Simple Gesture
North CarolinaLevy Restaurants
"Our growing partnership with Careit will get us closer to our goal of reducing food waste by 50% by 2030. In just 2 years, we donated 150,000+ lbs from 30+ locations to 60 food recovery organizations."
Mary McCarthy
VP of SustainabilityUnibail-Rodamco-Westfield
"Their expertise and proactive approach have been so helpful, and we are confident that together, we will continue to make a difference. Our 3-year partnership with Careit has been instrumental in our sustainability efforts."
Tom Tierney
EVP Center OperationsStart Donating Surplus Food Today
Donating food on Careit is completely free for every business. Join 12,500+ restaurants, grocers, and food service companies already reducing waste and making an impact in their communities.
Free for All Businesses
Post donations via iOS & Android app
Connect with local nonprofits instantly
Good Samaritan Act liability protection
Real-time impact dashboard
SB 1383 compliance support (CA)
With Paid Plans
Automated tax receipt generation
Enhanced data & analytics dashboard