Apps to register you’re non-profits, charities, or social impact organizations

1. Second Harvest Food Rescue App

A dedicated Canadian platform that connects food donors (including grocery stores and restaurants) with registered non-profits and charities that can pick up surplus food.
Once your organization is registered on the app, you’ll see available donations you can claim and pick up in your area.
It’s widely used across Canada and streamlines the donation logistics.

👉 Great for: Receiving surplus edible food regularly from businesses.

🥦 2. FoodMesh (Retail Food Recovery Network)

A food rescue and redistribution network where charities, non-profits, and social impact organizations can join the recipient network and access surplus food donated by retailers and other partners.
There’s also an online Marketplace for buying or claiming donated food for distribution.

👉 Great for: Connecting with grocery stores and capturing surplus food that might otherwise be wasted.

🍞 3. Nourishment App (Food Rescue Logistics)

A newer platform aimed at streamlining surplus food rescue for businesses, non-profits, and households.
Organizations can sign up to partner, find donors, and expand their food-rescue reach through a system that encourages businesses to participate with tax deductions and reporting tools.

👉 Great for: Growing your donor network and making partnerships with local food donors.

🥗 4. Food Sharing & Community Apps

These aren’t strictly for formal non-profits, but can be useful additional channels to connect with local communities and potentially surface food donation opportunities:

Olio

A global food-sharing app where individuals and local businesses can offer free food to neighbours, helping reduce waste and assist people in need.

👉 Good for community-level sharing if your organization wants to connect with neighbours and volunteers.

💡 5. Corporate & Industry Networks

While not necessarily apps where you “register to receive food,” these platforms and initiatives help organizations demonstrate impact and connect with corporate partners and larger food networks:

Drive Away Hunger (Industry Initiative)

A national program that encourages companies (producers, distributors, retailers) to donate food to charitable food providers. You can connect with other members to share data and food rescue services.

👉 Good for: High-level recognition and partnership opportunities if you have a formal organization.