The Fastest Way to Get Surplus Food to Nearby Nonprofits
Careit makes it easy to post available food, get matched with nearby nonprofits, and keep the records you need for tax deductions, reporting, and peace of mind.
The friction that turns surplus food into wasted food
Most businesses want to donate. The hard part is finding a reliable partner quickly, keeping staff confident, and making sure every pickup is documented.
Donating feels more complicated than it should
Teams have to figure out who takes the food, how to package it, and what happens after pickup.
Nonprofits do not always respond in time
When food is ready now, waiting on calls, texts, and email replies can turn surplus into waste.
Liability questions slow everyone down
If staff are unsure what is protected or documented, the dumpster can feel like the safer choice.
Smaller donations get passed over
Occasional or lower-volume donations still matter, but they need a network that can move quickly.
Donations, pickups, and impact
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One post becomes a completed, documented donation
Careit connects your surplus food to local nonprofit partners, tracks every pickup, and keeps the records your team needs automatically.
Step 1 of 4
01
Post a donation in minutes, not hours
Careit makes it simple to list available food from a phone or browser, with the details nonprofits need before they arrive.
Snap a photo and Careit's AI helps generate the title, description, and food details.
Set a pickup window that works for your schedule without the back-and-forth.
Post one-time surplus or create recurring donation schedules for regular pickups.
Add pickup instructions, photos, and notes so nonprofits show up prepared.
Surplus gets listed with the right details from the start.
Step 2 of 4
02
Stop chasing partners. Careit brings them to you
Post once and nearby nonprofits can claim the donation, while preferred partners and Freshcue options keep more food moving.
Nearby nonprofits get notified when you post and can reserve donations right away.
Give trusted nonprofits first priority or let the broader network find a match.
Create Freshcue posts for eligible pickups by approved nonprofit members or consumers.
If coverage is thin, Careit can help find and onboard nonprofit partners in your area.
Nearby partners see what is available and can respond faster.
Step 3 of 4
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Every donation is tracked and audit-ready
Careit keeps the records organized so donation history, pickup details, and supporting documents are not scattered across inboxes.
Track what was donated, when it moved, who picked it up, and how much was rescued.
View running weight totals by day, week, month, year, or all time.
Generate partnership agreements and liability waivers for donor-recipient relationships.
Export donation history for audits, reporting, and tax preparation.
Pickup, recipient, weight, and relationship records stay together.
Step 4 of 4
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Less food in the dumpster. Better data for your business
Every donation has operational and financial value. Careit organizes the information teams need to reduce waste costs and prepare year-end records.
Reduce disposal costs by diverting good food away from the dumpster.
Organize donation data by date, food type, weight, and recipient.
Prepare records for accountants, finance teams, and internal reporting.
Track staff meals separately for food waste prevention insight.
Teams can show savings, diversion, and year-end documentation.
Trusted by food donors across the country
See how restaurants, grocers, and food service teams use Careit to move surplus food faster and document the impact.
150K+ lbs donated"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."
Mary McCarthy
Levy Vice President of SustainabilityMulti-location program"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."
Dan Goldberg
BJ's Vice President Quality Assurance and Safety30M+ lbs rescued"In the past, we would have to turn away nonprofits who requested donations, but with Careit, we have been able to easily onboard them to our program and foster more meaningful connections at a local level – the heart of our communities."
Natasha Tofil
Sprouts Farmers Market Environmental Compliance ManagerStart free. Upgrade when your program needs more structure
Food donors can post donations at no cost. Basic adds recurring programs, exports, and year-end records for teams that need more operational support.
Free
$0
to start donating
For businesses ready to post surplus food and match with nearby nonprofits.
Ad-hoc donations with AI-assisted listings
Matching with nearby nonprofits
Donation history in the app
Partnership agreements and liability waivers
Pickup status notifications
Preferred partner assignment
Basic
$19
per month
For donors that want recurring programs, exportable records, and year-end support.
Everything in Free
Exportable donation records for taxes, audits, and compliance
Recurring scheduled donations
Staff meal tracking
Waste tracking
Automated year-end tax receipts
Support finding ideal partners in your area
Managing donations across multiple locations?
Consider a Corporate account for centralized dashboards, location-level reporting, and program support.
Powerful features that keep your donation program running
Keep the day-to-day simple for store teams while giving managers the records and visibility they need.
AI-assisted posting
Take a photo and Careit's AI helps add listing details.
Recurring donations
Post one donation or set up regular pickups that repeat.
Preferred partners
Give trusted nonprofits first pick when you want consistency.
Freshcue posting
Post eligible surplus for approved nonprofit members or consumers to pick up.
Pickup notifications
Receive status updates so your team is not left guessing.
Staff meal tracking
Log employee meals separately for food waste prevention.
Donation history
Keep every donation, photo, weight, and partner detail together.
Automated tax receipts
Generate year-end receipts for donations that need them.
Helpful materials for confident donations
Give teams the practical materials they need to post donations, understand protections, and keep pickups documented.
Food safety and donation protections
Food donors are protected by the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act when donating apparently wholesome food in good faith to nonprofits.
Read food donation law overviewCalifornia food donors
Need compliance materials? Visit the California SB 1383 guide for regulation-specific resources and flyers.
View SB 1383 resourcesPrintable team flyers
Share quick-start PDFs with store teams in the languages they use every day.
Turn surplus food into community impact
Post your first donation in minutes and let Careit match you with local nonprofits.
Post in minutes
Snap a photo, add a pickup window, and go.
Reach nearby nonprofits
Careit helps match your donation with local partners.
Keep the records
Pickup details, weights, photos, and partners stay organized.