Good Food Shouldn't Go to Waste.
LftOvr is a California food-recovery platform. Restaurants, grocery stores, caterers and other food businesses post surplus food. Food banks, pantries, charities and families nearby claim it and pick it up. Businesses get the records they need.
Who Are You?
I have surplus food
Restaurants, grocers, caterers and more. Post surplus food in under a minute. We match it with a nearby organization and keep your records.
We feed people
Food banks, pantries, shelters, churches and community kitchens. See what’s available near you, claim it and pick it up. Free to use, forever.
I need food
Individuals and families. Find food and distribution events near you, then request pickup or RSVP. Create a free account to get started.
How LftOvr Works
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A business posts surplus food. What it is, how much, and when to pick it up.
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The food gets claimed. A charity or family close by claims it while it's still fresh.
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It’s picked up and eaten. The business gets its records and a neighbor gets to eat.
Why LftOvr is Different
Food waste and food insecurity are more complicated than half-price day-old food or tons of edible food in a landfill. Businesses, the organizations that redistribute food, and the families who need it all have different needs, so LftOvr is built around each of them. For businesses that means reporting tools, donation receipts and technical support, not just a pickup.
Built for California's Food Recovery Law
California’s SB 1383 requires many food businesses to donate edible food they would otherwise throw away, and to keep records. LftOvr helps you keep those records as you donate.