Too much food goes to waste while millions face hunger
Founded by Lineage, the global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, the Foundation is an independent public charity that applies supply chain expertise to humanitarian impact. By working closely with Lineage’s network — and alongside its customers, partners and team members — we help move good food to where it’s needed most.
Since 2021, we’ve built programs that connect communities, empower volunteers and strengthen food access across the globe. Our focus is simple: reduce waste, fight hunger and create lasting systems of support for the people and organizations feeding the world.
Our programs
Customer product donation
We help food producers and suppliers donate surplus product safely and efficiently through Lineage’s cold chain network. Every donation helps feed families instead of filling landfills.
Team member volunteering
Through our Champions for Good and Time for Good initiatives, Lineage team members volunteer thousands of hours each year to support local food banks and nonprofits.
Community grants & partnerships
We provide direct funding and in-kind support to food banks, pantries and community organizations to strengthen their capacity and help more people access food.
Team Member Hardship Fund
We provide direct financial assistance to Lineage team members facing unexpected financial challenges, helping support our Lineage team members when it matters most.
Our mission to fight hunger
The Lineage Foundation for Good was created to reduce food waste and fight food insecurity by bridging the gap between those who produce food and those who need it most. Amplified by Lineage’s global network and supply chain expertise, we’re helping more people access safe, nutritious meals while minimizing what goes to waste.
Learn how you can get involved
From our leadership
The Foundation works with our partners and team members every day to leverage Lineage’s one-of-a-kind scale and unique supply chain expertise to fight food insecurity in our communities and reduce food waste across global supply chains. We are just getting started on this journey, and already our team’s passion and commitment to innovation is making a lasting difference in communities around the globe.
Our journey from idea to impact
At the Lineage Foundation for Good, we’re proud to be a public charity focused on reducing waste and hunger through collaboration, compassion and innovation. From global partnerships to team member-led projects, we connect people to food and purpose and prove that together, small efforts can create lasting change.
Our impact by the numbers
Every meal, grant and volunteer hour tells a story of impact.
Grants to partners
$10,456,382
Meals provided*
225,317,450
Volunteer hours
50,092
Pounds of food donated
48,931,008 lbs
*Includes 102 million meals from the 2020 Share a Meal campaign. Totals current through September 30, 2025.
How to make a product donation
Through our Customer Product Donation Program, we make it simple for food producers and distributors to put surplus food to good use. Whether it’s a product nearing expiration, mislabeled or simply overstocked, we help redirect it to food banks and community partners quickly and responsibly.
- Check your inventory for available product: items close to expiration, not selling or simply ready to donate.
- Fill out this form to connect with the Foundation for Good. You can donate product now or ask to be added to our list for future donation opportunities when eligible product is identified in our warehouses.
- We’ll take it from there. Our team coordinates directly with food banks and nonprofits to get your donation to where it’s needed most.
Voices of our Champions for Good
— Sergio Valente, General Manager – East Region 2
— Annemieke Honig, Marketing Manager – Europe
How Lineage team members make a difference
Lineage team members are often the spark behind our best ideas. Many of our programs began because someone on the floor or in the office noticed a need and decided to help. Whether it’s volunteering a few hours, sharing an idea or giving through payroll, those small choices add up to a big difference.
- Champions for Good – Local liaisons who connect their facilities with community needs.
- Time for Good – Paid volunteer hours that let team members give back to local nonprofits.
- Hardship Fund – An option to donate to support fellow team members in tough times—including through an automatic payroll deduction.
Working together to do some good
Lineage and Nature’s Touch partnered to fight food waste and deliver frozen fruit to thousands of students in remote Canadian communities.
Lineage’s Customer Product Donation program rescues surplus food from warehouses, turning potential waste into millions of meals for families in need.
Addressing root causes of food waste can reduce food insecurity and create a more sustainable food system.
Touchdowns for Good: When Jared Goff scores, so do communities across the U.S.
The Touchdowns for Good partnership between quarterback Jared Goff and the Lineage Foundation for Good began by providing meals in every away-game city the Lions played in, spreading good far beyond the field. The program has since expanded to include Detroit-area communities during home games, turning every touchdown into meals for families in need both on the road and at home.
At Lineage, we believe that food is everything
“At Lineage, we believe that food is everything — it brings people together and reminds us of what we share. Food is the great equalizer; it speaks to our common need for care, dignity and connection. We’re proud to support those who feed others and help ensure that everyone has a place at the table.”
Frequently asked questions
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Founded in 2021 through a $3 million gift from Lineage, the Lineage Foundation for Good was created to tackle growing hunger and food waste revealed during the pandemic.
By combining Lineage’s global cold chain network, logistics expertise and customer partnerships, the Foundation became an independent public charity built to move safe, quality food where it’s needed most. Early efforts like the Share a Meal campaign, which delivered 102 million meals, showed how logistics could drive meaningful, lasting impact.
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At its core, the Foundation for Good exists to make sure good food doesn’t go to waste. We connect food producers with the people and organizations that need it most, creating a faster, more efficient path from warehouse to table. We also share Lineage’s logistics expertise with nonprofit partners, helping them strengthen their ability to receive, store and distribute food safely and efficiently.
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We support partners across the entire food ecosystem: farmers, food rescue groups, hunger-relief organizations and programs that treat food security as a key part of public health. We’re especially grateful to organizations like Feeding America and the Global FoodBanking Network, whose leadership and collaboration helped us launch and grow our mission.
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As a public charity, the Foundation for Good began with a $3 million gift from Lineage and continues to grow thanks to ongoing support from Lineage, our customers and our team members around the world.
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The Foundation for Good is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors and led by President and Board Chairperson Christine Rees-Zecha, alongside Executive Director Hannah Hoskins.
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If you or your organization would like to get involved, please fill out our contact form below. You can support the Foundation for Good by donating funds, contributing product or volunteering your time.
Contact the Foundation for Good
Start doing some good today! Whether you want to donate product, partner on a community initiative, or volunteer as part of your team, this is the place to begin. Complete the form below and a member of our Foundation for Good team will connect with you to explore how we can make a greater impact together.
