Who
A community-trained food rescuer.
Dash Heroes are local volunteers — students, retirees, professionals — who give 1-3 hours a week to rescue food from partner businesses. Every hero gets training, a Dasher Hero badge, and a tracked monthly impact report.
How it works
A typical shift, end to end.
Pick a slot
Weekly or daily — 30-90 min, near you.
Collect
Drop in at the partner location at closing time.
Redistribute
Share with neighbours, NGOs or a community fridge.
Log impact
Tap 'Done' — meals and CO₂ go on your dashboard.
Why
What you get back.
- Real impact. The average hero rescues 250+ meals a year.
- Tips. Members can leave optional tips that go straight to you.
- Badges & perks. Discounts with partner businesses for active heroes.
- Community. Access to the Dashers Hero Slack and quarterly meetups.
Safety
Trained, insured & supported.
Every hero completes a 20-minute food safety module and a short quiz. We cover insurance during your shift and you can chat to our ops team 24/7 via the app.
FAQ
Quick answers.
- Do I need a car?
- Most shifts are walking or scooter distance. We match you with what suits your transport.
- How much time?
- From 30 minutes once a week, up to a full daily route — your call.
- Is it paid?
- No — but tips are common and you'll never spend your own money on transport for big routes.
Join
Ready to be a hero?
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