63 million tons of edible food are wasted — 31% of the entire food supply. That's the equivalent of 120 billion meals. At the same time, more than 48 million Americans face food insecurity. Yet, businesses donate just 3% of the surplus.
Sur+ reduces hunger and waste by connecting surplus food to unmet demand using smart logistics and technology.
We reclaim surplus food before it's wasted.
We move food quickly to those in need.
We rethink food recovery for lasting impact.
We deliver consistently every time.
Sur+ is a nonprofit founded in 2025 and fiscally sponsored by the Greater Washington Community Foundation until 501(c)(3) status is confirmed.
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.
We raise awareness about food waste and food opportunities.
We boost industry motivation to donate surplus food.
We streamline the process, matching surplus food with unmet demand.
Individuals and families receive food locally through our network.
We take responsibility for our impact and strive to create positive change for our community, partners, and planet. We envision a world where everyone eats well and nothing goes to waste.
Founded in 2025, Sur+ is building its infrastructure and team, aiming to collect millions of pounds of surplus food and provide it to families and individuals facing food insecurity.
This work will significantly reduce food waste and help mitigate climate change by lowering greenhouse gas emissions from wasted food.
We're in our pre-launch phase, building our infrastructure and team. Sur+ partners with local businesses, community groups, and nonprofits. Together, we build a network of allies to support our mission. Will your organization join us as an ally?
We're in our pre-launch phase, building our infrastructure and team. Sur+ actively seeks partners who recognize the urgency of the food waste and hunger crisis and are prepared to take meaningful action.
Support our work to save more food from waste. You’ll help create a smarter system that lasts. Most importantly, you’ll ensure everyone has access to nutritious food. Feel good knowing your support is addressing two critical issues--climate change and hunger--through one powerful partnership with Sur+.
Will your business join us as a committed, sustainable funding partner? We’d love to connect with you!
Reducing hunger and waste by connecting surplus food to unmet demand using smart logistics and technology.
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