Harvest Food Donation Program

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:

• 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/