How Careit Works
Follow the journey of rescued food from surplus to community impact. See how donors and nonprofits work together through our platform.
Donor
Platform
Nonprofit
Both Parties
From Surplus to Impact
Donor Posts Donation
DonorA food donor opens the Careit app, snaps a photo of surplus food, adds details like quantity and pickup window, and posts it to the platform in under 60 seconds.
Platform Matches
PlatformOur smart matching algorithm instantly identifies nearby nonprofits with capacity and sends real-time notifications. The right organization is matched in seconds.
Nonprofit Claims or Accepts
NonprofitNonprofits can accept donations assigned directly to them or browse and claim open donations posted to the community. Either way, it takes just one tap.
Coordinate Pickup
Both PartiesOnce matched, both parties coordinate pickup details through the platform. Use in-app messaging to confirm timing and any special instructions.
Food Is Rescued
Both PartiesThe nonprofit's driver or volunteer picks up the donation. Both parties confirm the handoff in the app, completing the rescue and triggering documentation.
Data Logged in Careit
Both PartiesEvery rescue is automatically tracked in Careit. Donation details, weights, and recipient info are recorded for both parties to access anytime.
Impact Tracked
Both PartiesBoth parties see the real impact through their dashboards. Track pounds rescued, meals provided, and environmental savings over time.
Coordinated Food Runs
Food recovery agencies can coordinate large-scale operations with scheduled pickups from multiple donors and distribution to multiple recipients.
Schedule Food Runs
Food recovery agencies set up recurring pickup schedules with multiple donor locations.
Multi-Driver Assignment
Assign one or multiple drivers to a single food run for flexible coordination.
Coordinated Pickup
Drivers pick up from assigned donors and deliver to the designated recipient organization.
For Donors
Post donations in seconds, get matched with local nonprofits, and receive tax documentation automatically.
For Nonprofits
Receive real-time notifications, accept donations instantly, and track your impact with detailed reporting.
For Agencies
Coordinate large-scale food runs, manage volunteer drivers, and redistribute food across your network.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're a business with surplus food or a nonprofit serving your community, Careit makes food rescue simple.
For Businesses
Start donating surplus food in minutes. Free to use with impact tracking.
For Nonprofits
Connect with local food donors and receive quality donations to serve your community. Always free.
Questions? Contact our team for a personalized demo.