Free food near you, right now.
Neighbor Plates! rescues surplus prepared meals and connects them with local individuals and families in need, before the food goes to waste.
A Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofit · always free
200+ meals shared — and counting
by neighbors and local restaurants across Michigan
“Nobody's soup pot knows how to make three portions. There's always extra — the only thing missing was a way to hand it to the neighbor who needed it.”
Three ways to feed your neighbors
For cooks & restaurants
Share a plate
Made too much? A restaurant with surplus? Post it in about a minute — no account needed.
Post food →
For drivers
Volunteer to deliver
Drive food to neighbors who can't pick up. First-come, no schedule, no commitment — and your miles may be tax-deductible.
Join the crew →
For supporters
Donate
We're a Michigan 501(c)(3), and every dollar keeps this platform free for everyone.
Give once or monthly →
As easy as it sounds
Share a plate
01
You have food
Made too much, or a restaurant has surplus? Share it in under a minute — no account needed.
Chicken & rice soup
0.2 mi away
Fresh sourdough loaf
0.4 mi away
02
A neighbor finds it
It shows up on the map and feed for people nearby, who tap to reserve a portion.
123 Cherry Hill Rd · today by 6:30pm
03
They pick it up
You both get a heads-up by text or email, coordinate the handoff, and it never goes to waste.