How Second Harvest works with processors and manufacturers to rescue food.

Second Harvest helps you manage surplus food responsibly, safely and efficiently — without putting your brand or customer relationships at risk. Reduce waste-related costs, simplify surplus management and strengthen ESG outcomes, all at no cost to your operation.

From R&D trials to supply chain challenges — wherever surplus occurs, we have a solution. We can work with you to:

• Manage the donation of unsaleable or surplus products;
• Coordinate with co-packers and private-label manufacturers to simplify product donations;
• Handle OS&D donations, acting as a one-stop solution between processors, manufacturers and logistics providers to prevent wasted resources.

We take care of the logistics, compliance and redistribution, ensuring your surplus product moves quickly, safely and efficiently to a network of more than 4,000 non-profits nationwide.

Working with Second Harvest allows businesses to:

• Reduce handling, storage and disposal costs;
• Maximize the value of your inventory;
• Streamline warehouse operations;
• Access valuable tax credits, when eligible;
• Strengthen your ESG and sustainability reporting;  
• Protect your brand through secure, compliant handling; and
• Turn an operational challenge into an impactful solution.

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