REDUCING WASTE

INCREASING ACCESS

At Rethink Food, surplus is never waste.

Every week, we rescue high-quality surplus food and redistribute it to individuals, families and community groups across Leeds. Our surplus programme helps reduce food waste, strengthen communities and ensure good food reaches the people who need it most.

Whether you are an individual looking for affordable, nutritious food or a community organisation supporting local families, we provide accessible, structured collection opportunities designed to protect dignity and maximise impact.

Together, we can turn surplus into support.

INDIVIDUAL
FOOD BOX

COLLECTIONS

Our Individual Food Box Collections provide a convenient way for individuals and families to access nutritious surplus food from our Leeds Warehouse (with free parking and easy access).

Each box includes a variety of fresh and packaged items, quality-checked to ensure safety and variety. Availability changes weekly depending on surplus supply.  There is a cost to each collection to help sustain the programme and reduce waste at scale.

By collecting a box, you are not only accessing essential food, you are helping strengthen our local food system.

COMMUNITY GROUP

COLLECTIONS

Our Community Group Collections programme supports charities, schools and grassroots organisations to access quality surplus food for redistribution within their communities.

We collect, quality assure and distribute surplus food to ensure it reaches families efficiently and safely. Participating organisations contribute towards operational costs, helping us maintain a reliable and dignified supply model.

Each week, registered community groups can access surplus food through structured collection slots.

If you'd like to register for collections, get in touch below to receive full details.

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I was amazed at how simple and hassle-free it was to collect my food box. The warehouse is easy to find, there’s plenty of parking, and everything is well-organised. It’s reassuring to know that such a valuable resource is available to support people in the community.

James
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Picking up a food box from the Leeds Warehouse was incredibly easy! The location is convenient, and the free parking made it stress-free. The team was friendly and helpful, and I was in and out in minutes. Such a fantastic service that makes a real difference!

Sarah
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Volunteers are GREAT! A sense of community.

Andy
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Just keep doing what you are doing!

Jon
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We enjoy the fresh produce and find some of the packets, tins and jars useful. We enjoy the challenge each week of creating tasty meals from what we find in the box!

Bev
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They’re is always a good mix. You could always make a full meal out of box!

Carol
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Always a surprise but with plenty of fresh foods in. We look forward to seeing what is in each week. The additional meat, fish and other extras that you also have available is also really helpful. It's good to know that as we save money we are more importantly saving our planet.

Judith
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So many different items, many you wouldn’t have thought to buy but it gives us an opportunity to have things you wouldn’t be able to afford.

Olga
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We recognise that you can only work with the food you receive so we don't see where you could improve on an already great service. Well done and thank you.

Ben
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Great team who are passionate about making sure there is minimal food waste and give great service.

Graeme