Rescue Kitchen Network
Food rescue is complex—securing surplus food and ensuring it reaches those who need it most is no small task. Taking it a step further by cooking rescued food and redistributing meals adds even more challenges. But at La Soupe, we believe this work is essential to closing the gap between food waste and hunger.
After a decade of refining our Rescue | Transform | Share model, we’re committed to helping other organizations build and grow sustainable food rescue programs.
Capacity Building Program
This one-year mentorship program, in partnership with Second Helpings, helps nonprofits expand their food rescue operations with a focus on:
Rescue & share partner development
Inventory management & kitchen operations
Impact measurement & food safety
Volunteer engagement & operational efficiency
Participants receive hands-on guidance, access to an operations guide, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and peer organizations. The program accepts 4-6 organizations per cohort, ensuring individualized coaching and on-site learning.
Applications are open from June 1 - August 1 for our third cohort beginning in September 2025.
Rescue Kitchen Network
Graduates of the Capacity Building Program can join the Rescue Kitchen Network (RKN)—a community of like-minded organizations advocating for food rescue, coordinating bulk food distribution, and sharing best practices. Established commissaries looking to collaborate may also apply for limited spots within the network.
“The weekly training sessions are well-organized and informative, and the opportunity to model ourselves after a more developed program and learn from people who started where we are is priceless. It has also been beneficial to interact with fellow program participants and see what has and has not worked for them”
Stephany Below
Timothy’s Perrysburg Foundation