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By the People, for the People
Super Bowl Tailgate Donates 3,407 Pounds of Food to California Charities
Bullseye Event Group and Food Recovery Network team up to redirect surplus food from the Players Tailgate to local food banks.
Feb. 10, 2026 at 2:39pm
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This year's Super Bowl Players Tailgate event resulted in the donation of 3,407 pounds of leftover food to Loaves and Fishes and Hunger at Home in Santa Clara, California, providing over 2,839 meals. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Bullseye Event Group has partnered with the Food Recovery Network (FRN) to recover surplus food from Super Bowl-related events, totaling over 19,400 pounds of food and 15,800 meals provided to communities in host cities over the past six years.
Why it matters
The success of these food recovery initiatives highlights a growing trend of event organizers prioritizing sustainability and minimizing waste. By redirecting edible surplus to those in need, these efforts not only address food insecurity but also reduce the environmental impact of food waste, preventing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 25,000 miles driven by a gasoline-powered car.
The details
Bullseye Event Group, the organizer of the Players Tailgate, collaborated with the student-led Food Recovery Network (FRN) to collect and donate the leftover food. FRN volunteers from the University of San Francisco, Cal Poly, San Francisco State University, and Case Western Reserve assisted in the recovery efforts. Additionally, event sponsor Solo Stove donated $5,000 to food banks in Seattle and Boston, demonstrating corporate social responsibility in supporting community initiatives.
- The donation marks the sixth consecutive year Bullseye Event Group has partnered with FRN to recover surplus food from Super Bowl-related events.
- Over the past six years, FRN has recovered more than 19,400 pounds of food from the Players Tailgate alone, translating to over 15,800 meals for communities in host cities.
The players
Bullseye Event Group
The organizer of the Players Tailgate event, which partners with the Food Recovery Network to donate leftover food to local charities.
Food Recovery Network (FRN)
A student-led organization that is the largest student-led movement recovering surplus food and ending hunger in the U.S., uniting over 8,000 students, food suppliers, and local businesses.
Solo Stove
A sponsor of the Players Tailgate event, which donated $5,000 to food banks in Seattle and Boston, the hometowns of the competing Super Bowl teams.
What’s next
Bullseye Event Group is already planning for the 2027 Super Bowl in Los Angeles, where they will continue their partnership with FRN to recover and donate surplus food from the event.
The takeaway
The success of these food recovery initiatives at the Super Bowl demonstrates a growing trend of event organizers prioritizing sustainability and minimizing waste. By redirecting edible surplus to those in need, these efforts not only address food insecurity but also reduce the environmental impact of food waste, setting an example for other large-scale events to follow.
