Second Helpings Atlanta

Second Helpings Atlanta is a nonprofit food rescue organization whose mission is to end hunger and food waste in the Metro Atlanta area by rescuing healthy, nutritious surplus food and distributing it to those in need.

Second Helpings Atlanta offers a variety of programs and ways individuals and organizations can get involved to support our mission.

If you’re looking for a high-impact volunteer experience with a relatively low impact on your schedule, donate 90 minutes every month by becoming a SHA volunteer.

Second Helpings Atlanta volunteers use their own vehicles to rescue healthy, surplus food from one of our food donors, transport and deliver it to a nearby partner agency and return home in 90 minutes or less. This provides a high impact volunteer experience that makes a meaningful difference in our community while having a low impact on our volunteers’ busy schedules.

Second Helpings Atlanta’s Field to Fork program, in partnership with Retaaza, rescues fresh, surplus produce directly from Georgia farms and redistributes it to communities facing food insecurity.

By purchasing this surplus at a fair price, the program not only prevents food waste but also supports local farmers and strengthens regional food systems.