Food Rescue Impact, Tracked in Careit
Careit tracks food rescued through our marketplace and recovery data added by partners, giving donors, nonprofits, corporations, and municipalities a clearer picture of community and environmental impact.
A clearer view of food rescued, resources saved, and people connected
The headline number reflects everything tracked in Careit. Marketplace totals show the activity completed directly through Careit's donation flow.
375M+
pounds of food documented through Careit
This includes donations completed in the Careit marketplace and recovery data added to Careit by food rescue partners.
87M+
lbs directly in marketplace288M+
lbs from partner data200,000+
successful donations~430 lbs
average marketplace donation315M+
estimated meals
1.2 lbs per meal equivalent818K+
tons CO₂e avoided
ReFED-derived public estimate23.5B+
gallons water saved
Estimated water footprint reduction650+
cities and towns
Communities with completed donationsMarketplace network
The people and places behind completed donations.
13.8K+
businesses
Food donors and business locations connected to Careit.3.7K+
nonprofits
Recipient organizations and food recovery partners.Rescued food mix
Rounded marketplace weights by food category.
Estimate the impact of food rescue
Choose whether you know the food weight, meal goal, emissions goal, or water goal. Careit estimates the rest using current blended ReFED-derived public factors.
lbs
833
estimated meals
1.2 lbs per meal2.2
tons CO₂e avoided
4.4 lbs CO₂e per lb62,667
gallons water saved
63 gallons per lbForecast program scale and operating savings
Use quick estimates to understand what a food rescue program could look like across multiple locations, then layer in a rough view of disposal cost avoidance.
Location rollup calculator
Estimate annual impact from location count, donation frequency, average weight, and adoption.
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lbs
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413.8K lbs
annual food rescued344.8K
estimated meals903 tons
CO₂e avoided25.9M
gallons water savedWaste Diversion Savings Estimator
Estimate the rough disposal costs avoided when surplus food is redirected from landfill to community partners.
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/ ton
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$3,050
rough disposal cost avoided50 tons
food diverted from landfill$61/ton
editable avoided-cost rateHow Careit calculates public impact
Careit separates direct marketplace activity from total tracked impact, then estimates meals and environmental impact from food weight using documented methodology.
Environmental estimates are aligned to ReFED's public Impact Calculator methodology.
Direct marketplace activity
Careit has recorded 200,000+ successful marketplace donations and 87M+ lbs moved directly through posted, claimed, and completed donations.
Total tracked impact
The 375M+ lbs headline includes Careit marketplace rescues plus recovery, donation, and historical program data added to Careit by partners.
ReFED-derived environmental factors
Public estimates use blended ReFED Impact Calculator factors for donated surplus food so the calculator reconciles with Careit all-time totals.
Meal equivalents
Meals are estimated using the commonly referenced food-bank convention of 1.2 lbs of donated food per meal equivalent.
ReFED's methodology supports impact analysis by sector, food type, and donation scenario. The public calculator uses a blended factor for a simple estimate; customer dashboards and exports can preserve more detailed source records when available.
Real Results from Real Partners
Levy Restaurants
Levy provides food for events from small private gatherings to large-scale events like Daytona 500. In 2 years, they donated 150,000+ lbs from 30+ locations to 60 food recovery organizations—avoiding 235 tons of CO₂e and saving 17M+ gallons of water.
“We require food donation programs at all Levy locations and using Careit's app give us the best opportunity to rescue surplus prepared food and work seamlessly with many nonprofits in various cities to help them get them in the hands of those who need it most. Our growing partnership with Careit will get us closer to our goal of reducing food waste by 50% by 2030.”
— Mary McCarthy, Levy Vice President of Sustainability150K+ lbs donated
BJ's Restaurants and Brewhouse
BJ's turns surplus food into positive community impact by donating to local organizations. Reducing food waste supports their sustainability goals and addresses food insecurity in the communities they serve.
“Careit stood out as the right partner because their platform makes it easy to coordinate donations, track impact, and ensure that food reaches the right hands quickly and efficiently. Their technology allows us to streamline the donation process which aligns perfectly with our operational goals and social responsibility commitments.”
— Dan Goldberg, BJ's Vice President Quality Assurance and SafetyMulti-location program
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
URW donates surplus food from restaurant tenants across its centers through its Better Places initiative. Careit's user-friendly platform and proactive approach—visiting all centers and meeting with teams—ensured smooth implementation.
“As we look to the future, we are excited to extend our partnership with Careit for the next three years as donating surplus food is a key part of our plan to cut down on waste and support our efforts to reduce our carbon emissions. Their expertise and proactive approach have been so helpful, and we are confident that together, we will continue to make a difference on both the environment and our local communities.”
— Tom Tierney, URW's Executive Vice President of Center Operations & Marketing3-year partnership
A Simple Gesture
ASG chose Careit to streamline real-time coordination between donors, volunteers, and recipients. Since partnering, they've recovered 2M+ lbs of food, providing nearly 3 million meals to families in need.
“Careit has played a pivotal role in helping A Simple Gesture scale our food rescue operations. We look forward to expanding our collaboration with Careit which will allow us to strengthen partnerships within our community; and connect food businesses, volunteers and nonprofits in a shared effort to fight hunger.”
— Laura Oxner, A Simple Gesture Director of Food Recovery3M meals provided
Join the Network and Make an Immediate Impact
Careit gives every part of the food recovery ecosystem a shared place to connect, coordinate, and prove impact.
Built for Food Recovery
Donation marketplace for local food recovery
Tools for donors, nonprofits, and food movers
Partner agreements and liability documentation
Real-time impact and compliance reporting
SB 1383 compliance support (CA)
For Larger Programs
Executive dashboard and multi-location reporting
Scheduling, driver, and route management tools