Become a Partner
Turn surplus food into meals, not waste.
Grocery stores, restaurants, hospitality businesses, food service distributors, and wholesale markets can partner with Hands of Mercy OC to donate surplus food — supporting hunger relief while helping meet SB 1383 organic waste reduction requirements.
Who Can Partner With Us
We work with any business that has quality surplus food to give, including:
Grocery Stores & Supermarkets
Produce, bakery, and shelf-stable items nearing their donation window.
Restaurants & Hospitality
Prepared and unused food from restaurants, caterers, and hotels.
Distributors & Wholesalers
Bulk surplus inventory from food service distributors and wholesale markets.
How It Works
1. Apply
Fill out our partner application and tell us about your business and the food you have to give. The more detail, the better.
2. We Follow Up
Our team will reach out to discuss pickup logistics, scheduling, and how the partnership will work for your business.
3. We Rescue & Distribute
We collect the food, process it at our distribution center, and deliver it to families and charity partners across Orange County.
Apply to Become a Food Supplier
We welcome new partners as our organization continues to expand.