The Region Nine Food Rescue Coalition is a group formed to combat food insecurity by rescuing good food from farmers, truckers and other retailers. The coalition is led by Region Nine Development Commission (RNDC), South Central Minnesota Food Recovery (SCMNFR), Wooden Spoon and Food Recovery by Wooden Spoon (FRWS). They work together to coordinate a regional food web to save food, feed people and reduce waste.
Join the Movement.
Donate money, visit www.scmnfr.org/donate
Donate time, visit www.scmnfr.org/get-involved/volunteer
Donate food, call 507-902-2005
Become a Food Distribution Partner, www.scmnfr.org/get-involved/become-a-distribution-partner
Email info@scmnfr.org for other ways to get involved!
Learn More About the Effort
Region Nine Food Rescue Coalition
Food Recovery by Wooden Spoon
RNDC strives to promote the development of the region through intergovernmental cooperation, community and human development, long-range planning, and technical assistance. As part of this work, RNDC has developed a comprehensive Food Rescue plan as a blueprint for food rescue operations for the region. Visit www.rndc.org/food_rescue/ to learn more.
SCMNFR is designed to provide nutritious meals to families in need by using high quality food that would otherwise be going to the landfill. SCMNFR accepts large quantities of fresh produce and meats, make into ready-meals, and work with partners to distribute to people who are low-income and/or Black, Indigenous, or people of color. Visit www.scmnfr.org to learn more.
Wooden Spoon is a values-driven, for-profit food establishment that launched the community-wide food recovery effort. Visit woodenspoonmn.com/food-recovery to learn more.
FRWS is a non-profit entity created by Wooden Spoon to support SCMNFR efforts, specifically through fundraising and grant management. FRWS is overseen and is fiscally sponsored by Region Nine Area Inc., a non-profit serving government agencies, other non-profits or private donors within the counties of Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan.
