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FOOD RESCUE US 2023 IMPACT REPORT

By Jenna von Elling | July 19, 2024
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We are pleased to share our 2023 Impact Report, highlighting the accomplishments of the Food Rescue US community. We welcomed new sites, volunteers, food donors, receiving agencies, and supporters across the…

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Food Recovery: A Powerful Solution Combating Food Waste and Food Insecurity

By Jenna von Elling | March 28, 2024
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In a country where millions go hungry every day and vast amounts of food are needlessly discarded, food recovery presents a pragmatic and compassionate solution. Yet, amidst the discussion surrounding…

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CELEBRATE FOOD RESCUE US 2024

By Jenna von Elling | March 19, 2024
Celebrate Food Rescue US 2024 Honorees

Food Rescue US will host its annual benefit on May 8th in Stamford, CT, to celebrate the invaluable work of food recovery, the agencies we serve, and those leading the…

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New “Share Table” Initiative Launches in Miami Schools

By Jenna von Elling | February 27, 2024 | 1
Ellen Bowen teaches students about food waste

In an exciting partnership with the Miami-Dade public school system, Food Rescue US – South Florida is bringing a simple yet impactful initiative to four elementary schools. The Share Table…

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Share Your Food Rescue Stories!

By Jenna von Elling | December 20, 2023
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Calling all Food Rescue US volunteers! We know that people like you are the driving force behind the Food Rescue US mission. To celebrate and showcase our incredible volunteers, we…

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STACEY SMITH ON NORTH HAVEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION

By Jenna von Elling | August 24, 2023
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Stacey Smith, the Site Director of Food Rescue US – Northwest CT, was recently interviewed about food recovery in Northwest CT. She discusses who is affected most by food insecurity…

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Volunteer Sets Record With 1,000 Rescues

By Jenna von Elling | August 15, 2023
Connecticut volunteer Oliver Kaufman places bags of rescued food into the trunk of his car

This summer, Oliver Kaufman of Stamford, Connecticut, set a new record for Food Rescue US volunteers – 1,000 rescues! We reached out to Oliver to hear more about his years…

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FOOD AS MEDICINE: LOCAL BITES – JULY 2023

By Jenna von Elling | July 12, 2023
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With our Connecticut farmers market season heating up, we wanted to shine the spotlight on some incredible local fresh produce available in Bridgeport.  Gina Smith, the Manager of Community Health…

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Meet Our Youngest Site Directors

By Jenna von Elling | June 28, 2023
Side by side portraits of Levi Grimm and Natalia De Los Rios- two young leaders in the Food Rescue US network

This month we are highlighting the work of two young leaders in our Food Rescue US network – both of whom were still in high school when they got their start.

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Announcing Becca Nell as the New Corporate Dining Coordinator at Food Rescue US – Fairfield County

By Jenna von Elling | June 8, 2023
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Food Rescue US – Fairfield County is excited to announce that Becca Nell, a long-time volunteer food rescuer and dedicated supporter of our work, will expand her volunteer role from…

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Food Rescue US is dedicated to reducing wasted food and increasing food access. By keeping food out of landfills, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Through our proprietary web-based app, we engage volunteers and food donors to directly transfer nutritious excess food to social service agencies serving people experiencing food insecurity.

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