Saving food.
Feeding families.
Strengthening community.
We recover surplus, prepared food and redirect it as take-home family dinners. Then we work with trusted social service agencies across Kansas City to ensure this great food reaches families who needs it most.
Our mission is simple: Less food waste. More family meals.
Volunteer
Join the Pete's Garden team and help package fresh, delicious meals for local families.
Donate Food
Pete's Garden makes it easy for food service operators to donate unserved, surplus prepared food.
Our Story
Learn about the inspiration behind our food rescue work & plans for future growth.
Turning Extra Food into Wholesome Family Meals
Our Mission
Every day, restaurants, caterers, and food service partners prepare more food than they can serve. Meanwhile, thousands of Kansas City families struggle to put dinner on the table. Pete’s Garden bridges that gap.
We recover freshly prepared food, repackage it into hearty family-sized meals, and deliver them to Kansas City social service agencies who support families in need.
Our Impact in Kansas City
Every number represents a real family and a real difference.
5,000+ Pounds
of food recovered weekly that are delivered directly to families through social service agencies
30+ Partners
working hand in hand with us, donating meals that would otherwise go to waste
1,000+ Families
across Kansas City receive weekly meals to share together at home
How It Works
By rescuing high-quality prepared food, we reduce waste and make it easier for parents to provide a wholesome meal for their children.
Instead of ending up in the trash, good food can be shared around the dinner table.
3 Ways You Can Make a Difference
Why It Matters
While large amounts of food go to waste every day, many families in our community struggle to access meals. Thirty percent of wasted food is never even served, and In Kansas City, we estimate that food service businesses throw out enough food each for over 1 million meals. At the same time, one in six local children do not know where their next meal will come from. Pete's Garden makes it easy for good food to get to families who need it.
Stories From the Dinner Table
Every meal we recover and repackage is created with dignity in mind. Families deserve food that feels like home: comforting, nutritious, prepared with care.
85% of my students are on Free and Reduced lunch. The support our families get from Pete’s Garden allows our students to know they will have food over the weekend, and parents know they can have a meal as a family.
School Social Worker
I don't know what I would do if I didn't have Pete's Garden to help with my food situation. I don't get a lot of food stamps and I have a hard time finding foods I like, but man, Pete's is a blessing and I thank you kindly.
Local REcipient
We are so impressed with the Pete's Garden team and their amazing food partners. Mimi's Pantry is thrilled to be partnered with such a wonderful organization, and our families are so excited about these meals!
Mimi's Pantry Team
Thank You to Our Partners
We’re proud to work with Kansas City organizations committed to strengthening families.
