RESCUE FOOD FEED PEOPLE BUILD COMMUNITY
Kairos Food Rescue rescues unsold and short-dated food from farmers, food retailers, restaurants and cafes, and redistributes it to local food banks, where it can be given to people who need it.
840,000 +
kg of food rescued in 2024
60 +
Groups receiving our rescued food
200 +
Active Volunteers
What does Kairos do?
Kai•ros
The perfect or
opportune moment
Kairos Food Rescue rescues unsold and short-dated food from farmers, food retailers, restaurants and cafes, and redistributes it to local food banks, where it can be given to people who need it.
Greek
How you can help us!
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Become a Friend of Kairos
Support Kairos Food Rescue for as little as $5/week.
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Volunteer
Helping out at the Kairos Food Rescue is very rewarding. There are lots of ways that you can get involved..
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SUPPORT OUR PROJECTS
Give a one-off donation to bring future projects to life.
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SPONSOR
Get your business on board! Contact us to find out about sponsorship opportunities.
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Give Food
We collect the leftovers from your restaurant or cafe at the end of the business day and give it away to those in need.
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Share our stories
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— Beth, Founder of Kairos Free Store
“WHEN YOU COMBINE HUNGRY PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY, THE MASSES OF QUALITY, WASTED FOOD FROM CAFES & EATERIES DAILY + PASSIONATE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO GET INVOLVED. SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL IS BOUND TO HAPPEN...”
Faith • Family • Connection
Our Values
Stewardship
Embracing • Hospitality
“Weekly we see lives transform through our Kairos community. whether you’re hungry, needing people to connect with or a sense of purpose, there’s a space for you.
- Stuart & Sarah
Sponsored by
Our Awesome Food Donors
DONOR CAFES
