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Giving made simple

How it works.

FoodCloud makes donating surplus food simple, safe and part of everyday business operations.  

Through our award-winning technology, logistics, solutions and extensive network of charities, community organisations and foodbanks, food businesses can quickly share surplus food with local charitable organisations that need it.

Whether you're donating from a single location or coordinating surplus across a national supply chain, our solutions handle everything from small single donations, to large monthly contributions. No act of kindness is too big or too small - we ensure all of it moves efficiently and safely to communities.

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The process is simple.

Businesses donate surplus food.

Businesses donate surplus food.

Food is collected or delivered.

Food is collected or delivered.  

Food is distributed to communities. 

Food is distributed to communities. 

Measurable impact that protects the planet. 

Food that strengthens community.

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Our technology

Our technology is used across five countries andincludes a smartphone app, smart notifications for collections, and integrations with ERP and stock systems for larger donors.

Our logistics

Our logistics solutions include three large warehouses in Ireland, a national fleet with refrigerated vans to manage larger quantities of surplus nationally.

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Build the best
approach for your business.
 

Why donate
surplus food?

Donating surplus food is one of the most powerful ways businesses can reduce waste while supporting communities. Every year, tonnes of perfectly good food are lost across the supply chain while community organisations work hard to meet growing demand.  

Surplus food donations help businesses in many ways:  

  • Save Money: Less waste, lower fees, and more efficiency.
  • Protection: We handle the safety and liability details so your brand is never at risk.
  • ESG/CSR: Clear, measurable impact stats ready for your next sustainability report.
  • Simplicity: One national relationship instead of a dozen local groups.

Surplus food donations help businesses in many ways:  

  • Reduce food waste and create efficiencies across operations.
  • Support charities, food banks and community organisations.
  • Cut carbon emissions and environmental impact.
  • Strengthen ESG and sustainability reporting.
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Trusted by leading food businesses.

FoodCloud works with incredible food businesses and food banks across Ireland, the UK, Europe and Africa, to get perfectly good food to thousands of charities and community organisations. Together, we have already helped redistribute quarter of a billion surplus meals.  

FoodCloud operates to very high safety, traceability, and accountability standards to ensure that all donated food is handled responsibly. Strict food safety guidelines, aligned with regulatory best practices, help ensure that food remains safe and suitable for consumption at every stage.  

Hear from our exisiting partners

“Working with FoodCloud allows us to turn surplus into support, ensuring goodfood reaches those who need it most, while helping us stay true to our sustainability values. It’s a partnership that nourishes both people and planet.”

Rosaleen Hyde, Operations Manager

Ballymaloe Foods

“By improving our waste management practices, we’re not only lowering our carbon footprint but also respecting the resources, farmers, and communities behind every product we make.”

Nick Reynolds, Head of ESG

O’Brien’s Fine Food

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A world-class redistribution network.

Join thousands of food businesses already donating surplus food through FoodCloud. Together, we can strengthen communities by ensuring good food reaches the people who need it most.