Harvest Support Network Inc (HSN) is an organization dedicated
to supporting non-profits with food donation operations, in ways
that allow those charities to direct more of their limited resources
toward their main goals. We work with non-profits to identify their
needs and find or develop resources to support their efforts to feed
the hungry with prepared, perishable food donations. We also provide
information and resources for restaurants and food service businesses
interested in donating surplus food, and to individuals and groups
interested in helping with food rescue operations.
Founded
by employees of Food Donation Connection (FDC), HSN is an organization that seeks to provide support to the
entire hunger relief community.
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What does the Harvest Support Network do?
While
HSN primarily serves non-profit agencies, we also provide information
and resources to others involved in food rescue operations. This
includes restaurants and food service businesses who wish to donate
surplus prepared food, and individuals and groups who would like to
volunteer to transport food donations from donors to non-profits. HSN
provides several types of support (click on your choice of an item to
learn more):
A networking platform that facilitates communication between all those interested in advancing domestic and international food rescue programs.
Defining Perishable Foods:
Donations consisting of perishable foods can include fresh meat, seafood, fresh fruits and vegetables, and prepared
foods, such as entrees and side items donated by restaurants. These are
foods that will spoil, rot, or go bad within hours if not refrigerated
or frozen. HSN's main focus is on supporting the recovery and
re-direction of wholesome, perishable prepared food. HSN also provides information and links to support the donation of non-perishable foods.
HSN has decided to end its legal designation as as a 501C3 charity and will no longer accept donations from the public. Instead support for these activities will be absorbed by FDC and others interested in supporting those that serve the hungry.
Primary reason for changing its legal designation is that the additional resources required to fund-raise did not warrant the non-profit designation.
The
Harvest Support Network Inc (HSN) is an organization dedicated
to supporting the efforts of others as they seek to redirect and donate
surplus food to help needy individuals. Learn how we can support your
food rescue efforts by exploring this website!
