Posts by Jenna von Elling
Fridge the Gap: How a Community Fridge Initiative Doubled In Size to Increase Fresh Food Access Nationwide
What began as a small initiative to streamline the redistribution of fresh food, and create a more just, accessible, and sustainable food system, has quickly become a transformative program—reaching far more people and communities than originally imagined—with thanks to the generosity of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. The First 12 Fridges Initially designed to…
Read MoreSeptember 2025 Newsletter
Bridging Research and Action: Food Rescue US Partners with RECIPES
At Food Rescue US, our mission has always been simple but powerful: rescue fresh, usable food that would otherwise go to waste, and deliver it to individuals and families who need it most. Along the way, we’ve seen how food recovery benefits communities, supports food security, and reduces the environmental burden of waste. Now, thanks…
Read MoreFood Rescue US Partners with The Nest Climate Campus at Climate Week NYC
Climate Week NYC is one of the most important sustainability gatherings in the world, and at the heart of it is The Nest Climate Campus—a premier destination where climate leaders, innovators, and changemakers come together under one roof to drive bold solutions. This year, The Nest Climate Campus will be more dynamic than ever, featuring…
Read MoreJuly 2025 Newsletter
5 Questions for Kate Urbank, Site Director of Food Rescue US – DC
Kate Urbank didn’t wait for someone else to fix food waste in DC, she rolled up her sleeves and launched a Food Rescue US site when she saw the need. Nearly a decade later, her team has rescued over 15 million pounds of food, and counting. In this Q&A, Kate shares how she built a…
Read MoreJune 2025 Newsletter
5 QUESTIONS FOR MADHU MINNA, SITE DIRECTOR OF FOOD RESCUE US – NASSAU CO.
MEET THE COMPASSIONATE POWERHOUSE ON LONG ISLAND She’s always had a heart for helping others, volunteering with food programs for years before stepping up to lead food recovery efforts in her own Long Island community. Since taking on the role of Site Director in 2021, Madhu’s been building partnerships, growing the program, and making sure…
Read More5 Questions for Taelor Denton, Site Director of Food Rescue US – Quad Cities
Meet the leader who sparked a growing food recovery movement in Iowa As soon as Taelor Denton graduated from university with a degree in science and a focus on nutrition, she set out to tackle the problems she’d studied—food waste, food insecurity, and access to healthy food. Determined to find a solution that didn’t reinvent…
Read MoreHow To Engage Community to Prevent Food Waste | Webinar
Want to start or grow a food recovery program in your community? Watch this webinar hosted by Food Rescue US during Food Waste Prevention Week to learn how our tech-powered, community-driven model makes it easy to rescue surplus food and feed people in need.
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