Freegan Food Foundation | Food Rescue & Community Thrift Store
Best Community & Sustainable Shopping in St. Maarten 2026 – by We Are SXM, Tourist Info Center
Fighting food waste, supporting local families, and giving everyday items a second life through community programs on SXM
What began after Hurricane Irma has grown into one of Sint Maarten’s most inspiring community initiatives. Freegan Food Foundation was created with a simple belief: there is enough for everyone. By rescuing perfectly good food that would otherwise end up in landfill, the foundation redistributes fresh products to families, shelters, charitable organizations, and residents facing difficult times.
Working closely with supermarkets, wholesalers, manufacturers, and local businesses, the team transforms surplus into opportunity while reducing unnecessary waste across the island. Through its unique client-choice Freegan Food Market, families can select the groceries that best suit their household, restoring dignity while encouraging healthier food choices. Every donation, volunteer, and partnership helps create a stronger, more sustainable future for Sint Maarten.
The mission goes far beyond food rescue. Freegan Food Foundation also provides coaching, guidance, and community programs that help individuals build confidence, practical skills, and long-term independence. Sustainability continues inside the Freegan Thrift Store, where visitors will discover clothing, furniture, home décor, toys, books, collectibles, and everyday essentials donated by the community.
New treasures arrive almost daily, making every visit different, while every purchase directly supports the foundation’s food rescue and empowerment programs.
Donations of reusable goods are always welcome, and larger furniture can be collected through the foundation’s pickup service. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, thrift, or partner as a business.
Why Visit Freegan Food Foundation
- Rescues surplus food and redistributes it throughout the community
- Supports families, shelters, charities, and vulnerable residents
- Helps reduce food waste across Sint Maarten
- Accepts food, clothing, furniture, toys, and household donations
- Community thrift store with new arrivals almost daily
- Every purchase directly funds community programs
- Furniture pickup available for larger donations
- Volunteer and partnership opportunities available
- Promotes sustainable living and healthier food choices
- A meaningful way for visitors and residents to give back
Community Thrift Store
Shopping at the Freegan Thrift Store is about much more than finding a bargain. From clothing and furniture to home décor, books, toys, and unique collectibles, every donated item is given the opportunity for a second life instead of ending up in landfill. New arrivals are added regularly, making each visit a different experience. Best of all, every purchase directly supports Freegan Food Foundation’s food rescue, coaching, and community programs, allowing shoppers to make a positive impact while discovering affordable second-hand treasures.
Support Freegan Food Foundation
There are many ways to make a difference. The foundation welcomes financial donations, food, clothing, furniture, toys, household goods, volunteers, and business partnerships. Every contribution helps provide nutritious food, personal coaching, and community support while reducing waste across Sint Maarten. Whether you’re a resident, visitor, or local business, your support helps strengthen families and build a more sustainable island for everyone.
Grab a Delicious Meal & Help Feed St. Maarten!
Every meal ordered helps support Freegan Food Foundation’s client-choice food market and food rescue programs, providing healthy food assistance to hundreds of families across the island.♻️
The new menu is online now!
The week of July 13 will be the last opportunity to place your order before we take a well-earned break and head to the Netherlands to raise funds for the Freegan Food Foundation.
Order now — your future hungry self will thank you!
📍 Pick-up at FREEGAN HQ:
Thursday & Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Saturday: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
By ordering your meals at Order.FreeganFoodFoundation.com, you’re also supporting the Freegan Food Foundation. All proceeds go directly toward our Freegan Food Market, a client-choice, plant-based food bank.
Through this program, we provide healthy food assistance to 225 people every week, while our Food Rescue Program supports approximately 3,300 households each month. Thank you for helping us create a healthier and more sustainable community.