Recovery Food SolutionsRecovery Food SolutionsRecovery Food SolutionsRecovery Food Solutions lets fast-food chains and grocery stores log their surplus food and donate it to people experiencing homelessness and hunger. Uber, Uber Eats, and DoorDash drivers pick the food up and drop it off at the nearest recovery hub, shelter, or pantry — and anyone in need can download the app to find free food locations near them. Every hand-off is tracked with automatic FMV tax calculations, CO2 savings, and SB 1383 compliance reports built in.
Surplus from your kitchen becomes a hot meal for a neighbor in need — same day, tracked end to end.
Pick a role at signup — every user is routed to a workflow built for what they actually do.
Log surplus in seconds. Auto FMV for tax deductions, SB 1383 report generator, and a full donation history.
Marketplace of live pickups. Claim a route, deliver, verify weight — electronic receipts fire automatically.
Incoming donation feed for your hub. Confirm intake, monitor throughput, and view supplier compliance.
California's SB 1383 requires Tier 1 and Tier 2 generators to donate maximum edible surplus. Every donation logged in Recovery Food Solutions is stamped with the data CalRecycle asks for — weight, category, destination hub, and receipt number.
{
"generator": "Blue Fig Kitchen",
"period": "2026-Q2",
"total_lbs_recovered": 12480,
"co2_offset_kg": 14102,
"fmv_usd": 24960.00,
"donations": 87,
"hubs": ["Second Harvest", "SF-Marin"],
"compliance_tier": 2,
"status": "COMPLIANT"
}Under California SB 1383, large restaurants and food service businesses — including Tier 1 and Tier 2 generators like fast food chains, quick-service franchises, and multi-location operators — are legally mandated to redirect the maximum amount of their edible surplus food away from landfills and to food recovery organizations. Non-compliance carries fines of up to $10,000 per day per violation, plus CalRecycle enforcement actions and public non-compliance listings that put your brand at risk.
The upside: the federal Enhanced Tax Deduction (IRC §170(e)(3)) lets your business write off up to twice the cost basis of every pound of food you donate — the cost of the food plus half the expected profit margin, capped at 2× cost. Every donation you log in Recovery Food Solutions is automatically stamped with the fair market value, weight, category, destination hub, and receipt number your accountants and CalRecycle need — no spreadsheets, no audits from scratch, no missed deductions.
Recovery Food Solutions provides compliance tooling, not legal or tax advice. Consult your tax advisor to confirm your Enhanced Tax Deduction eligibility.
Fast food chains and multi-location operators run Recovery Food Solutions for $500/month per location — no per-donation charge, no compliance surprises.
Full SB 1383 compliance rail for fast food chains and food service operators.
Everything in Standard, plus +$299/mo for automated audit-ready IRS documentation that maximizes your Enhanced Tax Deduction claim.
Recovery Food Solutions provides compliance tooling, not legal or tax advice. Consult your tax advisor to confirm eligibility.