Desert Harvest collects over 120,000 pounds of food a month for people in need. This is largely surplus or over-runs from restaurants and grocer that is date, but still good food.

This would not be possible without the generous support of our food donors. As you visit or dine at these businesses, be sure to thank them for giving to Desert Harvest and making a difference in the community.

Current Desert Harvest Donors

Albuquerque Convention Center

Albuquerque Country Club

Albuquerque Public Schools

Chartwells at UNM La Posada

Children's Center

Cici's Pizza (Montgomery & San Mateo store)

Einstein Bros Bagels (Academy and Wyoming)

Embassy Suites Hotel

Glazed Hams & More

Hotel Albuquerque

KFC @ 3555 Isleta SW

KFC @ 5110 4th St NW

KFC @ 2636 San Mateo NE

KFC on 2003 Southern Blvd, Rio Rancho

Long John Silver's/A&W (Belen)

Mimi's Café (I-25 Way)

Nativo Lodge

Pizza Hut @ 4815 4th St. NW

Red Lobster

Shamrock Food Service Warehouse

Starbucks

Sweet Tomatoes on San Mateo NE

Sunflower Markets

Talin Market

Tomato Café

Trader Joe's of Albuquerque

Venezia's Pizzeria on San Mateo

Vitamin Cottage

Whole Foods Market

Interested in Becoming a Donor?

If you would be interested in joining this generous group of food service and retail professionals, rest assured that you have legal protections that back your commitment to fight hunger. State and federal laws as well as our recipient organization liability release protect food donors from all liabilities. Desert Harvest drivers are trained in safe food handling and can supply food-grade packaging if needed by the donor. We can pick up either regularly or on-call to fit your schedule. There is no fuss or paperwork on the donor's side. We make it simple and convenient to help those in need.

The Emerson Act (HR 2428) was enacted in 1990 to encourage donations of leftovers to food rescue programs. Food donors acting in good faith shall not be subjected to civil or criminal liability arising from the “nature, age, packaging or condition of apparently wholesome food.” New Mexico Statute 41-10-3 (1978) protects food donors acting in good faith from any civil liability or criminal penalty regarding condition of the donated food.