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Every Rescue

Needs a Hero.

Kentucky Harvest rescues good food that might otherwise go to waste and helps get it to nonprofit partners serving people facing hunger.

This Hunger Action Month, Harvey is challenging Kentuckiana to take action—one food rescue at a time.

One rescue can take as little as 45 minutes and contributes to the larger effort to reduce food waste and help feed local families.

Accept the challenge.

You do not need special experience. Start with one rescue.

Rescue food.

Give good food a second chance—and families a fuller plate.

Challenge the next Hero.

Keep Harvey’s journey moving and inspire someone else to do the same.

Why Food Rescue Matters

Good food should feed people — not go to waste.

Volunteer Food Rescue Heroes make that connection possible. Each completed rescue helps:

  • Keep usable food out of landfills
  • Support local nonprofit organizations
  • Provide food for people throughout our community
  • Turn a small amount of time into meaningful local impact

You do not need special training or experience. You simply need a vehicle, a smartphone and the willingness to help.

OUR MISSION: reduce local food insecurity by connecting our partners, volunteers, and nonprofits to keep good food out of landfills and nourish our community.

OUR VISION: No wasted food – no hungry neighbors.

Harvey's Hero Challenge

One simple rescue can make a meaningful difference.

This Hunger Action Month, Harvey is challenging Kentuckiana to take action—one food rescue at a time. The Kentucky Harvest app guides you from pickup to delivery.

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Choose

Select a rescue that works with your schedule.

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Rescue

Pick up the surplus food and make the delivery.

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Share

Post a photo or video with Harvey.

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Challenge

Name the next Food Rescue Hero.

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Meet Harvey

A small ambassador with a big mission.

Harvey is ready to ride along during your pickup and delivery. Bring him into your photos, share where he travels with you and help tell Kentuckiana’s food rescue story. 

Every rescue moves Harvey’s journey forward and encourages the next Hero to take action.

Wherever Harvey goes, he shares one simple message:

Together, we can rescue more food, reduce waste, and feed more neighbors.

Your first rescue can start today.

Help keep usable food out of landfills, support a local nonprofit and encourage someone else to become a Food Rescue Hero.

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Get monthly updates on how rescued food is making a difference in our community—and how you can help.

Together, we’re giving good food a second chance — and families a fuller plate.
Your generosity helps ensure that no good meal goes to waste when someone is hungry.

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