For Food Donors

Turn Surplus Food Into Community Impact

Whether you're a restaurant, grocery store, caterer, or food manufacturer, Careit makes it easy to donate surplus food while earning tax benefits and meeting sustainability goals.

Trusted by Businesses Like Yours
Smart & Final
LA Convention Center
Rose Bowl Stadium
Red Robin
Dollar Tree
Chili's
BJ's Restaurants
Sprouts
Vallarta Supermarkets
Smart & Final
LA Convention Center
Rose Bowl Stadium
Red Robin
Dollar Tree
Chili's
BJ's Restaurants
Sprouts
Vallarta Supermarkets
Simple Process

How to Donate

Create Account

Sign up for free via our dashboard or mobile app.

Post Donation

Enter donation details including food type, quantity, and pickup timeframe.

Get Matched

Nonprofits in your area are notified and can reserve your donation instantly.

Coordinate Pickup

Schedule a pickup time or arrange self-delivery to the nonprofit partner.

Accepted Donations

What Can You Donate?

Prepared Foods
Catered mealsBuffet itemsKitchen overproductionGrab-and-go itemsBaked goods
Packaged Goods
Canned goodsDry goodsSealed beveragesSnacksFrozen items
Fresh Produce
FruitsVegetablesDairy productsMeat & seafoodDeli items
Supplies
Serving equipmentKitchen suppliesPaper goodsCleaning suppliesHousehold items
Benefits

Why Businesses Choose Careit

AI-Powered Donations

Snap a photo and let AI identify and categorize your food items instantly.

Tax Receipts

Automatic receipts documenting donated food amounts for every donation.

Liability Protection

Full Good Samaritan Act compliance protects your business.

Inventory Management

Build your item catalog with weights, categories, and values for faster donations.

Calendar Sync

Drivers and volunteers sync scheduled pickups directly to their calendars.

Impact Reporting

See exactly where your food goes and how many meals it provides.

Sustainability Tracking

Detailed reports on food waste reduction and environmental impact.

Fleet Management

Recipients coordinate their own volunteers and drivers through the platform.

Freshcue Integration

Post free surplus food offers directly to consumers in your area.

Food Safety

Donate With Confidence

The Federal Good Samaritan Food Donation Act protects food donors from civil and criminal liability when donating to nonprofit organizations in good faith. This means you can donate surplus food without worrying about legal repercussions.

Our platform helps ensure compliance with FDA Food Code guidelines and state regulations, giving you peace of mind with every donation.

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Your Protection Includes

Federal Good Samaritan Act coverage

State-level liability protections

FDA Food Code compliance support

Detailed donation documentation

Temperature and handling guidelines

For Businesses

Start 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