Volunteer with One Generation Away

In rescuing surplus food, mislabeled food, or any food that is good and nutritious but would otherwise be thrown out, we can cut down on food waste from grocery stores, restaurants, caterers, and farms while also striving for the elimination of food insecurity.

We rescue and distribute fresh, high-quality foods to individuals and families in need throughout Middle Tennessee, North Alabama, and the Florida panhandle. We accomplish this by giving food directly to our neighbors through our Mobile Pantry and by distributing food amongst a network of partnering agencies, including schools, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, other food pantries, and more. We bring food to places of need rather than asking those in need to come to us.

We also engage in disaster relief efforts throughout the southeastern U.S. We know that hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes can devastate entire communities in the blink of an eye, and community support doesn’t always last long enough for impacted households to get back on their feet again. We seek to provide long-term relief after major weather events, taking the burden of food off of those who are rebuilding their lives.