About Us
Our Impact
- 30-40% of food produced in the US winds up in landfills.
- 9% of the Lowcountry's population is food insecure.
- We aim to rectify that inequity.
Our Mission
Cuisine Rescue isn’t a food bank.
Instead, it’s a bridge connecting food donors, nonprofit recipients, and volunteers to perform a basic two-fold mission:
- Reduce hunger in South Carolina’s Lowcountry
- While reducing the wastage of consumable food
Our Team
- Our food donors are extremely generous and don't want to see their un-plated, leftover food go to waste.
- Our nonprofit recipients tirelessly work to eliminate hunger.
- Our volunteers selflessly give their time to connect food donors and nonprofit recipients.
Become a Food Donor!
- Help contribute to our mission!
- If you'd like to donate any un-plated, leftover food, please connect with us and we can add you to our list!
Our Staff
Our Staff
Our volunteer "staff" consists of an executive director and a dedicated board of directors. We are few but mighty!
Food Waste
How much food is wasted?
Where does the waste come from?
Where does the waste come from?
30-40% of food produced in the United States is wasted every year: 120 billion pounds (equivalent to 270 meals per person!), accounting for 22% of the Municipal Solid Waste in American landfills.
Where does the waste come from?
Where does the waste come from?
Where does the waste come from?
The food wasted in the United States comes from multiple sources: restaurants, caterers, food suppliers, and homes. Cuisine Rescue redistributes food from the first three sources.
Waste local to Charleston
Where does the waste come from?
Waste local to Charleston
According to the US Department of Agriculture, 9% of the Lowcountry's population--over 71,600 people-- is considered to be "food insecure". We aim to change that.
A FEW OF Our Nonprofit RECIPIENTS
Amor Healing Kitchen
Nourishing those facing critical health challenges, empowering teen volunteers, and connecting our community through the power of plant-based foods and love.
Ronald McDonald House
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.
Pink House Neighborhood Resource Center
Pink House Neighborhood Resource Center
Local after-school care foundation which assists with food insecurity.
Pink House Neighborhood Resource Center
Pink House Neighborhood Resource Center
Local after-school care foundation which assists with food insecurity.
Star Gospel Mission
Serving the homeless and food insecure in Charleston since 1904
OLM Community Outreach - Neighborhood House
The mission of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach is to build equitable communities and empower individuals to reach their full potential by providing basic and emergency needs, education, employment and health services.
Coastal Community Church
Coastal Community is a nondenominational church that provides a spiritual foundation you can relate to, where the timeless truths of the Bible are made relevant to your every day life, and where you can grow in your faith.
Community Impact Outreach
Community Impact is the outreach ministry of New Covenant Church with offices at Midland Park Community Center which serves as a hub for our outreach into the community.
Trinity United Methodist Church
Trinity's mission is to bring hope and support to those in need, especially the homeless and poor in Charleston.
TURN 90
Creating a pathway to success after prison: a nonprofit social enterprise that combines job training, supportive services and peer mentorship
NEIGHBORS TOGETHER
NEIGHBORS TOGETHER
We are dedicated to supporting our Neighbors
through sharing resources, developing relationships and building a sustainable future.
a FEW OF Our Food Donors
Blondies Bagels
Blondies Bagels
Blondies Bagels
Daniel Island, SC
Ruby's Bagels
Blondies Bagels
Blondies Bagels
Mount Pleasant, SC
Sodexo Live!
Blondies Bagels
Salthouse Catering
North Charleston, SC
Salthouse Catering
Salthouse Catering
Salthouse Catering
James Island, SC
Oakview Group
Salthouse Catering
Oakview Group
Charleston, SC
Gadsden Glen
Salthouse Catering
Oakview Group
James Island, SC
Charleston Riverdogs
Charleston Riverdogs
Charleston Riverdogs
Charleston, SC
Daniel Island Club
Charleston Riverdogs
Charleston Riverdogs
Daniel Island, SC
Shaka Shrimp
Charleston Riverdogs
Stone Soup Collective
North Charleston, SC
Stone Soup Collective
Stone Soup Collective
Stone Soup Collective
Charleston, SC
Donate
Every little bit helps us to enhance our Food Rescue efforts here in the Lowcountry. Thanks very much!
