Providers are the wholesale and retail producers or grocers with perishable, edible food that is thrown away following a pre-determined shelf life. This food includes all varieties of fresh fruit and vegetables, bread and bakery goods, and other perishable, edible food.

For our ministry to increase its impact by feeding more hungry people in our community, we must glean more of the food that is being thrown out daily because it no longer can be sold, but is still good and safe to eat.

Receivers are the churches, food pantries, senior housing communities and other community service organizations that serve “food insecure” populations.

By knowing a potential receiver’s refrigeration capabilities, how many people they feed and whether they are individuals or families, RRM can set them up almost immediately and begin a schedule for deliveries.

RRM volunteers are the hands and feet of God who pick-up food at the providers and distribute it to the receivers. This takes place 7 days a week every day of the year except when the providers are closed for holidays.

Volunteers work in teams (drivers and helpers) with two teams making pick-ups and deliveries each day based on schedules set up a month in advance. For many volunteers, it means a 2 to 3-hour weekly commitment with an immeasurable result and impact in our community.