Posts by Bethany Simmonds
Wells Fargo Championship, Food Rescue US Partnership Provides 9,000 + Meals to Benefit Greater DMV
Through a partnership between the Wells Fargo Championship, Food Rescue US, and Levy Restaurants, 10,000+ pounds of surplus food was rescued during the Wells Fargo Championship on May 5-8, 2022 at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm. In addition to the excess food rescued, 3,000+ pounds of beverages and 900+ pounds of serveware were rescued. During…
Read MoreFood Rescue US – South Florida Partners with Sodexo Live! at Hard Rock Stadium to Recover 90,000+ lbs of Excess Food from the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
Food Rescue US – South Florida partnered with Sodexo Live! at Hard Rock Stadium to rescue 90,000+ lbs. of excess food from the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix on May 6-8 in Miami Gardens. Hosted within Hard Rock Stadium’s 275 acre grounds, Sodexo Live! at Hard Rock Stadium set up 70 different food locations on event…
Read MoreCollege Food Insecurity
An interview with Laura Bunyan, Ph.D.Associate Professor in ResidenceDepartment of SociologyUConn-StamfordBy Danielle Blaine, Site Director, Food Rescue US – Fairfield County Prior to the pandemic, a staggering 30 percent of all college students experienced food insecurity at some point in their college careers. According to the most recent Hope Survey from the Fall of 2020,…
Read MoreFood Rescue US Receives $200,000 Grant for Technology from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has awarded Food Rescue US a grant in the amount of $200,000 in support of their web-based app. The Uber-like app is integral to their daily food recovery efforts, with nearly 60,000 food rescues conducted through the app in 2021 alone. This generous support will enable Food Rescue US…
Read MoreFood Rescue US Receives $25,000 Grant from Jack Dorsey’s #StartSmall Initiative
#StartSmall, Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic initiative, has awarded Food Rescue US a $25,000 grant in support of their efforts to reduce hunger and food waste. Jack Dorsey launched #StartSmall to fund global COVID-19 relief, girls’ health and education, and efforts towards Universal Basic Income. Food Rescue US had a record-breaking year in 2021 when they launched…
Read MoreFood Rescue US Selected as Nonprofit Partner with 1% for the Planet
Food Rescue US is now an official Nonprofit Partner of 1% for the Planet. 1% Percent for the Planet is an international organization whose members contribute at least one percent of their annual sales to environmental causes. The program was founded on the concept that “because companies profit from the resources they take from the…
Read MoreThe Rob Mathes Holiday Concert is Dedicated to Food Rescue US – Fairfield County
This year’s Rob Mathes Holiday Concert is dedicated to Food Rescue US – Fairfield County and is available on YouTube through January 5th. The concert is directed by Emmy award-winning producer Bob Conover, who directed Rob Mathes’s PBS holiday special, “Christmas is Coming.” Joining Rob Mathes is Will Lee on bass, Shawn Pelton on drums,…
Read MoreFood Rescue US – Northwest CT Receives a $15,000 Grant
The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded Food Rescue US – Northwest CT a $15,000 grant in support of their general operating expenses and the expansion of the milk delivery and gleaning programs in Northwest CT. The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation grant was made possible by the Keroden Endowed Fund, a fund of the Foundation.…
Read MoreHot Chicken Takeover Partners with Food Rescue US – Columbus on Food Insecurity Initiative
Columbus, OH— Hot Chicken Takeover (HCT) has partnered with Food Rescue US to provide meals to Central Ohio residents who suffer from food insecurity through their annual Pay It Forward program. Between December 13-26, Hot Chicken Takeover customers will have the opportunity to add a $5 donation to their check and in return will receive…
Read MoreFairfield County Site Director Danielle Blaine Honored as Champion of Youth
For the 10th year, the Yerwood Boys & Girls Club is honoring “Champions of Youth” in the community. Danielle Blaine, Site Director for Food Rescue US – Fairfield County, was selected as one of four recipients of the award in recognition of her and her team’s hard work throughout the pandemic. Together, Danielle, Site Coordinator…
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