OUR MISSION
Feed People Not Landfills
Closing the Circle 2025: From Excess to Access
Join us for a Food Recovery Conference – October 17th 2025, UCLA Hershey Hall
Join us for the Food Recovery Conference, part of Los Angeles Good Food Week. Presented in association with the UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies, FoodCycle, End Hunger LA, the Los Angeles Food Policy Council, and supported by the USDA SARE program, this gathering will bring together national speakers, local experts, and food recovery leaders to explore how surplus food can transform our food system. Learn innovative strategies to reduce waste, strengthen local food networks, and promote equitable access to nutritious food—while building the partnerships needed for a more sustainable, resilient future.
Why It Matters?
The Impacts of Food Waste Are Catastrophic
An estimated 40% of food in the US is thrown into landfills.
Food thrown into landfills releases methane gas and contributes to climate change.
1 in 6 Americans is food insecure — children and the elderly are most at risk.
There is absolutely no reason that edible food should be wasted while people are going hungry.
That shows us that the problem of hunger is not due to scarcity – it is a failure of the imagination, and we can do better.
THE FUTURE OF THIS PLANET IS IN OUR HANDS.
WE’RE WORKING TO CREATE A BETTER SYSTEM!
Leveraging Technology
FOODCYCLE IS FOCUSED ON CREATING NEW SOLUTIONS TO OLD PROBLEMS.
Food Recovery Program
We’re working with donors throughout Los Angeles to connect food with over 500 nonprofits that are feeding people.
Food Oasis Map
We collaborated with the team from Food Oasis to create an up to date resource to help hungry people find food in
Los Angeles.
We collaborated with the team from Food Oasis to create an up to date resource to help hungry people find food in
Los Angeles.
CareitAPP
FoodCycle introduced innovative technology to send excess food where it is most urgently needed and to incorporate volunteers to help pick up more food.
Towards Zero Waste
Food Waste Prevention Program reduces food waste by using technology to prevent waste and save money.
Sunday Suppers
We created events that use recovered food to create connection between people experiencing homelessness and community members.
We created events that use recovered food to create connection between people experiencing homelessness and community members.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Join our community and you’ll make an immediate impact, ensuring excess food goes to people who need it.
We make it simple for you to donate excess food and reduce hunger. Your donation is protected from liability and we help you earn financial incentives.
Your support saves food, feeds people, and reduces the negative effects of greenhouse gases released by food thrown.
WE BELIEVE THAT WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN
ENSURE THAT EDIBLE FOOD STAYS OUT OF LANDFILLS
AND THAT NO CHILD GOES HUNGRY.
This Week in Social Media
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FoodCycle LA
FoodCycle is building an infrastructure to reduce waste and intelligently route surplus food—whether it’s to people’s plates or composting. We're working to Feed People - Not Landfills and to reduce the negative environmental impact of wasted food.
Tomorrow! @lafoodbank @thekiaforum 🚗 Food Drive Alert!![]()
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is distributing FREE groceries at Kia Forum on Nov 1 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, enter via Kareem Court).![]()
Drive-thru only, no walk-ups.![]()
If you or someone you know needs food support, this is for you.![]()
#fighthunger #fooddistribution #inglewood #LAcounty #communitysupport #NoOneGoesHungry #drivethrufoodbank #FeedOurNeighbors
Happy Halloween with @smhelpinghub Did you know that pumpkins and other squashes aren’t just for carving, they’re packed with nutrients and can help fight food waste? 🥗💚 Every year, millions of pumpkins end up in landfills after Halloween, releasing harmful greenhouse gases.![]()
This spooky season, join us in giving your pumpkin a second life! Cook it, compost it, or donate excess produce to help feed people, not landfills. 🌍✨![]()
#HappyHalloween #FoodCycle #TheSmhelpingHub #FeedPeopleNotLandfills #ClimateAction #ZeroWasteHalloween #SustainableLiving #PumpkinPower
Donation highlights galore! 💚![]()
Huge thank you to @sweetgreen for your generous donations and continued partnership in helping us feed people, not landfills! 🥗✨![]()
We’re thrilled to share that @sweetgreen is hosting an event in collaboration with FoodCycle at @uscedu and it’s already sold out! 🙌![]()
Your support keeps our mission thriving and our community nourished. 🌎💚![]()
#FoodCycle #FeedPeopleNotLandfills #sweetgreen #CommunityImpact #ZeroWaste #ClimateAction
Even in challenging times, there’s a silver lining, the incredible donations we receive that help us feed more families. 🌤️💛![]()
Thanks to a generous donor who shared a huge supply of Red Snapper, we were able to bring fresh, nourishing meals to our community. 🍽️ One gentleman who received the fish immediately began cooking it with spices, sharing warm meals with others waiting in line, a reminder that kindness multiplies. ✨![]()
We’re surrounded by a tribe of familiar faces with special gifts and hearts of gold. 💫 In the midst of everything we’re facing, Angelenos continue to have each other’s backs.![]()
🙏 Please send more food donations and funding! every bit helps us keep feeding people, not landfills. ♻️💚![]()
#SNAPCuts #SNAPBenefits #FoodAid #FoodAssistance #EndHunger #HungerRelief #FoodInsecurity #FoodJustice #FightHunger #ProtectSNAP #FoodForAll
🥕 Looking for local food resources in LA?![]()
Here are a few community spots offering groceries, meals, and support:![]()
🍎 Saint Mark Food Pantry – Walk-ins welcome on Wednesdays from 10 AM–12 PM.![]()
🥣 St. Francis Center – Groceries, hot meals & showers available for registered residents![]()
💚 Project Angel Food – Delivers nutritious meals to those facing health challenges.![]()
✨ Visit FoodCycleLA.org/find-food to discover more free food programs and resources near you.![]()
#FoodCycleLA #FeedPeopleNotLandfills #FoodAccess #CommunityCare #LosAngelesResources #FoodSupport
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