get involved
join us in the fight against hunger and food waste
Whether your business has food to donate or you’d like to volunteer, we want to hear from you! If you’d like to support our efforts or you are a registered nonprofit needing food, we’re happy to point you in the right direction. Find out more information below.
Food donors
By partnering with us, food donors can recognize enhanced tax deductions, improved employee morale, a boost in their public image and reduced waste disposal fees. Food donors have the option to donate on a regularly scheduled or as-needed basis.
Volunteers
We have opportunities for volunteers every weekday, riding with our experienced drivers in our refrigerated vans, assisting them as they pick up surplus food from multiple food donors and delivering it to numerous charity sites. In addition, we have occasional group volunteer opportunities.
Financial SUPPORTERS
As a nonprofit, we rely on the generous support of individuals, businesses and private foundations. Gifts vary from one-time or monthly personal donations, dedicated or “in memory of” gifts, corporate grants, etc. Thank you in advance for your interest!
nonprofit Partners
Our approved nonprofit partner sites receive a variety of food ranging from chef-prepared meals, fresh produce, meat and dairy products to grab ‘n go items, healthy snacks and much more. The goal is to save our nonprofit partners at least 10% in their food budget. Our food and deliveries are always free.
your support makes a difference
types of fundraisers:
Businesses/Restaurants/Food Retailers
Partial proceeds from the purchase of a specific product, dish, beverage, etc. ($1 from every cocktail)
Partial proceeds on a specific day or time (Earth Day, World Hunger Day, etc. or % of proceeds after 9 p.m.)
Add a special Second Servings item to the menu (perhaps zero-waste inspired)
Host a virtual cooking class benefitting Second Servings or make Second Servings your event’s beneficiary
Donate catered meals to one of our charity partners on a one-time or quarterly basis
Events
Make Second Servings your event’s beneficiary and/or choose to donate any untouched, surplus food
Wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, Bat Mitzvah or Bar Mitzvah, anniversary party, etc.
Hold an event to bring awareness to food waste and food insecurity in Houston with Second Servings as the beneficiary and local expert
Zero-waste/sustainable event, fashion show, bake sale, charity walk/run, art exhibit, sports tournament/competition, etc.
Other Ideas
Raise $$ to host a coordinated food drop-off at eligible charity partner
Donation matching program at your office
Food donation bins (at your work, school, church, etc.)
Virtual/in-person raffles
Facebook birthday fundraiser