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Harvest Food Donation Program

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC

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Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Harvest Food Donation Program

Overview: A community food donation initiative where local KFC restaurants partner with nonprofits to safely donate unsold, surplus food to help feed people in need.

Geographic Scope: United States (nationwide program with 4,300+ nonprofit partners)

Program Statistics:

  • Active since 1999

  • Over 92 million meals donated over 25 years

  • Partners with over 4,300 nonprofits nationwide

  • Direct waste reduction while fighting hunger

    • Eligible Partners:

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Food banks

  • Community feeding organizations

  • Organizations serving food-insecure populations

    • How It Works:

  • Local KFC restaurants identify surplus, unsold food that is safe to donate

  • Restaurants partner with local nonprofit organizations

  • Food is donated directly to nonprofits for distribution to communities

  • Reduces restaurant waste while feeding those in need

  • Safe food handling and distribution protocols

    • Focus Areas:

  • Hunger relief

  • Community food security

  • Waste reduction

  • Local community impact

  • Food insecurity solutions

    • Impact Areas:

  • Provides nutritious meals to people in need

  • Reduces food waste

  • Supports local nonprofits

  • Strengthens community relationships

  • Creates immediate positive impact

    • Program Purpose:

  • Fight hunger in local communities

  • Reduce restaurant waste

  • Support nonprofit organizations

  • Provide immediate community impact

  • Create sustainable food access solutions

    • Contact/More Information: kfcfoundation.org/harvest-food-donation-program/

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    Fields of Work

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