The dual food issue

In the d.c. Area, millions go hungry while billions of pounds of food are wasted.

learn about the problem

A sound solution

Sur+ reduces hunger and waste by connecting surplus food to unmet demand using smart logistics and technology.

Recovered

We reclaim surplus food before it's wasted.

Redistributed

We move food quickly to those in need.

Reimagined

We rethink food recovery for lasting impact.

Reliable

We deliver consistently every time.

Our Resolute reason

food should nourish, not cause environmental harm.

About us

Sur+ is a nonprofit founded in 2025 and fiscally sponsored by the Greater Washington Community Foundation until our 501(c)(3) status is confirmed. We're in our pre-launch phase -- building our team, infrastructure, and systems as we prepare to launch in Fall 2025.

Sur+ fights food waste and hunger with community partners in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. We connect businesses with surplus food and those who need it most.

meet sur+

what we do

foodgistics: Smart
surplus solutions

see the sur+ way

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Our vision

Everyone Eats well when nothing goes to waste.

We take responsibility for our impact and strive to create positive change for our community, partners, and planet. We believe everyone can eat well when nothing goes to waste.

Our collaborators

Radical change requires a team effort.

Together — with local businesses, community groups, nonprofits, and corporate funders — we will bring the Sur+ mission to life. We're actively seeking partners who recognize the urgency of the food waste and hunger crisis and are prepared to take meaningful action, including: