SOS THAILAND | Scholars of Sustenance

SOS Thailand’s

ANNUAL REPORT 2024

is now available!

Read Now!

we invite you to experience ‘SOS Magic in Action’

— the driving force behind everything we do. It’s a true celebration of collaboration and dedication.

NEW

THAILAND

IT ALL STARTED IN

Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS) is the first food rescue foundation in Thailand and was established in 2016.

OUR MISSION

is to enhance the food system in the country to minimize needless loss of surplus food and improve food equity by redistributing high quality surplus food from food related businesses such as hotels, grocers, restaurants, and other suppliers to communities in need in Bangkok, Phuket,

Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and other places in the country every day.

Discover more about us through our Annual Reports!

Since 2016, data as of May 2025

IMPACTS

FOOD RESCUE

Since 2016, Scholars of Sustenance Foundation has led food rescue operations in Thailand,

expanding from Bangkok to Phuket, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai. Their mission is to reduce food waste

and improve access to nutritious food.

58M

Meals Served to Communities

(Meals)

13.9M

Amount of Food Rescued

(Kg)

5,100

Providing Support to Communities

IMPACT EQUIVALENT

ENVIRONMENTAL

When surplus food becomes waste, it generates greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, contributing to climate change. By preventing food waste, we've reduced GHG emissions and supported communities. Here are the environmental impact numbers from our operations since 2016,

based on EPA calculations.

352K

C02e Offset

(Tons)

144M

C02e Emission by Cars reduced

(km Driven by Average Car)

580K

C02e Sequestered by

(Tree Seedlings)

OUR DAILY

OPERATION

WE RESCUE SURPLUS FOOD 7 DAYS
A WEEK BECAUSE HUNGER DOESN’T TAKE A DAY OFF!

SOS Operations, daily missions that drive wonders across Thailand: namely Bangkok, Phuket, and Hua Hin. Let’s rendezvous and allow us to provide you a tour on our 7-day Food Rescue Operation, Community Kitchen Program and so much more. Diving down into our on-going programs and beyond!

FOOD RESCUE

PROGRAM

A SYSTEMATIC WAY TO DELIVER SURPLUS FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.

Our cold-chain logistics trucks operate seven days a week to rescue surplus food from donors like hotels, supermarkets, and food manufacturers. After following safety protocols, the food is distributed to low-income communities, orphanages, shelters, and vulnerable groups.

OUR PROGRAM

JOIN US IN

Intermittent operations at SOS include diverse programs that expand our impact.
If you're interested in getting involved, please reach out!

RESCUE KITCHEN PROGRAM

Serving nutritious meals cooked from surplus ingredients for people in need

More than rescuing food, we desire to serve warm and nutritious meals to the undernourished communities especially during their trying time. The rescued surplus food and ingredients are distributed and creatively cooked right at the community kitchens across different locations. The Rescue Kitchen Program is thriving as it has been shaping extensive associations among the volunteers, neighbors, and their communities. It is truly a meal “cooked by the community, for the community” to relish and relieve.

Participating Branches:

Bangkok
Phuket
Hua Hin
Chiang Mai

HEALTHY SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM

Promoting healthy and balance diet for student

We value and promote food security and nutrition for children. We feed vegetables for school lunch in hope to see more greens being added to students’ meal. As a perk, the school can save the budget for greater amount of protein. It could not be any better to see their plate with a balance meal.

The objectives of HSMP are :
-To improve children’s food security
-To improve healthy nutritious meals for meals
-To create creative recipes by educating preschool teachers, parents, and cooks

Participating Branches:

Bangkok
Hua Hin

RELIEF SUPPLY BAG PROGRAM

Pack essential relief supplies for communities in urgent need. Teams will unpack, sort, repack, and load these items onto trucks for distribution.

In this program, we offer an opportunity for private companies, volunteers, and individuals to support the community by coming together to pack essential relief supplies! Teams will unpack, sort, repack, and load bags onto trucks for delivery to communities in urgent need, typically assembling a minimum of 200 and up to 1,000 bags

Participating Branches:

Bangkok
Phuket
Hua Hin
Chiang Mai

RESCUE FARM PROGRAM

Significantly reduce agricultural production losses from various factors, such as environmental conditions and market fluctuations, to improve the sector's efficiency and sustainability.

Our initiative is dedicated to collecting surplus produce from farmers, significantly reducing food waste while ensuring that nutritious food reaches vulnerable communities. By optimizing our food collection and distribution processes, we aim to make a meaningful impact on food security and foster sustainability across the region.

Participating Branches:

Hua Hin
Chiang Mai

VOLUNTEER / INTERNSHIP

Share Your Passion and Skills—Join Us in Growing and Supporting Communities!

We invite passionate individuals to share their talents and time with us. Our programs and events offer rewarding opportunities to contribute and help those in need. Whether you’re volunteering or engaging in community initiatives, we have a fit for your skills and interests. Our internship program provides college students with hands-on experience in social work, focusing on food equity, social change, and community empowerment. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Participating Branches:

Bangkok
Phuket
Hua Hin
Chiang Mai

REMOTE COMMUNITY
FOOD PROGRAM

Allowing the extensive levels of aids to remote areas in the country.

In other parts of Thailand, some rural residents in border provinces are food insecure, and at the same time, the lack of road infrastructure and the mountainous terrain particularly cause considerable challenges. Our military and volunteer networks render their assistance to transport and distribute food to villages and shelters in Mae Hong Son, Tak, Yala, Kanchanburi, etc. With the aid of the dedicated networks, we give so much reliance on them to achieve greater impacts on the extent in reaching the vulnerable people in remote areas.

CSR PLAN

CREATE YOUR

As a non-profit focused on reducing food waste and hunger, we value corporate social responsibility (CSR) in driving social impact. Please share your company's CSR plan and activities using the form below. Our team is here to support you.
(Please provide the estimated timeline for the operation, and we will respond as soon as possible.)

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Tel. Number

Company Name

Select a date

How many people?

Specific Location Preference

What is your budget (optional)

Focus Areas of Activities (optional)

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Additional Details

Thanks you for submitting you CSR plan!
Your CSR plans and activities are confidential and will not be shared with third parties, except where required by law. We may use the information to better understand CSR landscape, but we will not disclose your company's identity or specific details without your consent. Contact us if you have any concerns or questions about our privacy policy.

SOS Thailand’s

ANNUAL REPORT 2024

is now available!

we invite you to experience ‘SOS Magic in Action’

— the driving force behind everything we do. It’s a true celebration of collaboration and dedication.

NEW

THAILAND

IT ALL STARTED IN

Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS) is the first food rescue foundation in Thailand and was established in 2016.

OUR MISSION

Discover more about us through our Annual Reports!

IMPACTS

FOOD RESCUE

58M

13.9M

5,100

IMPACT EQUIVALENT

ENVIRONMENTAL

352K

144M

580K

OUR DAILY

OPERATION

WE RESCUE SURPLUS FOOD 7 DAYS A WEEK BECAUSE HUNGER DOESN’T TAKE A DAY OFF!

SOS Operations, daily missions that drive wonders across Thailand: namely Bangkok, Phuket, and Hua Hin. Let’s rendezvous and allow us to provide you a tour on our 7-day Food Rescue Operation, Community Kitchen Program and so much more. Diving down into our on-going programs and beyond!

FOOD RESCUE

PROGRAM

A SYSTEMATIC WAY TO DELIVER SURPLUS FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.

Our cold-chain logistics trucks operate seven days a week to rescue surplus food from donors like hotels, supermarkets, and food manufacturers. After following safety protocols, the food is distributed to low-income communities, orphanages, shelters, and vulnerable groups.

OUR PROGRAM

JOIN US IN

Intermittent operations at SOS include diverse programs that expand our impact. If you're interested in getting involved, please reach out!

RESCUE KITCHEN PROGRAM

CSR PLAN

​CREATE YOUR

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WE RESCUE SURPLUS FOOD 7 DAYS
A WEEK BECAUSE HUNGER DOESN’T TAKE A DAY OFF!

Intermittent operations at SOS include diverse programs that expand our impact.
If you're interested in getting involved, please reach out!

CREATE YOUR