Unlike walking into a grocery store and paying retail prices for food, God’s Pantry works directly with major food banks, retailers, and other partners across the country to secure safe, healthy food that would otherwise go to waste. According to a ReFED study conducted in 2016, 72 billion pounds of food is wasted in America each year. Alongside our partnerships, we work to rescue this food before it’s wasted — making a difference for the people we serve and for the environment. Because of these successful partnerships, every dollar you donate to God’s Pantry helps secure and distribute at least 12 pounds of food — the equivalent of 10 meals.