How It Works
Good food, zero cost, zero waste
NightwatchMarket makes it simple for nonprofits to claim surplus food from local restaurants — completely free. Every pickup is automatically documented for the donor's tax records.
Claim surplus food in 4 simple steps
No fees, no middlemen. Browse what's available from restaurants near you and claim what your community needs.
Browse available food
Search by category, location, or keyword. See what local restaurants have available — from prepared meals to fresh produce to dry goods.
Claim what you need
Select the quantity your organization needs and submit a claim request. Include a preferred pickup time and a note to the restaurant.
Pick it up
Once the restaurant accepts your claim, you'll get pickup instructions and a time window. Head over and collect the food — it's that easy.
Feed your community
The restaurant confirms pickup and a donation record is automatically created. You get the food, they get a tax receipt. Everyone wins.
Available nightly
Restaurants list surplus food at end of service. New listings go live every evening — fresh and ready for pickup.
Hyperlocal
Find food from restaurants in your area. Set your location and radius to see what's available nearby.
100% free
No fees, no subscriptions. NightwatchMarket is free for nonprofits. Just register your organization and start claiming food.
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Turn surplus into impact
List your excess food at end of night. Nonprofits claim it, you get an automatic tax-deductible donation receipt.
List your surplus
Snap a photo, enter the quantity and estimated value. Your listing goes live in minutes.
Accept a claim
Review requests from verified nonprofits. Accept and set a pickup window that works for you.
Get your tax receipt
Confirm pickup and NightwatchMarket auto-generates an IRS-compliant donation receipt with Fair Market Value.
Enhanced tax deductions for food donors
Under IRS Section 170(e)(3), businesses that donate food to qualified nonprofits can deduct up to twice the cost of the donated food. NightwatchMarket calculates Fair Market Value and generates all the documentation you need.
Ready to rescue food in your community?
Whether you're a nonprofit looking for food or a restaurant with surplus to share, NightwatchMarket makes it effortless.