Food Rescue Hero

WE'RE RE-WRITING THE RECORD BOOKS! Table to Table I-Rescue app volunteers rescued 180,500 pounds of food in October! This tops our previous record of 160,000 pounds. Thank you, volunteers, you're amazing! Become a volunteer and help us rescue 200,000 pounds of food this month! Family Volunteer Day is Nov. 23. YOU could help end hunger for someone who doesn't know where their next meal is coming from. Download the Table to Table I-Rescue app, powered by Food Rescue Hero, claim a rescue, and pick up and deliver the food. It's that simple! https://lnkd.in/g3P6qCgG #volunteering #volunteer #beafoodhero #volunteering #volunteer #corporatevolunteering #corporatevolunteeringday #njnonprofit #njnonprofits #zerowaste #zerofoodwaste #zerofoodwasted #nj #njnonprofitorgs #njnonprofitorganization

November's Food Rescue Hero webinar will break down the basics of carbon credits and highlight their potential for amplifying food recovery efforts. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of how carbon credits work, why they matter, and how they can support your organization's mission to fight food insecurity and reduce waste. The webinar will feature insights from Brightly, a leading firm specializing in connecting food recovery organizations with carbon credit opportunities, providing practical tips and strategies for success. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e5HQunPU

During the Food Rescue Conference, we had the privilege of showing our partners from across the United States and Canada around Pittsburgh, showcasing the food rescue initiatives of 412 Food Rescue. We stopped at PNC Park to learn about the partnership between the Pittsburgh Pirates and 412 Food Rescue, an effort to redistribute leftover food from the stadium. Next, we headed over to 412 Food Rescue's Good Food Project, sharing the techniques crafted in Pittsburgh with the Food Rescue Hero partner network. At the Good Food Project, we stabilize bulk food donations into grocery bags of food and ready-to-eat meals to increase food access. We're extremely grateful to be able to share these programs and techniques with our partners who will take the information learned in Pittsburgh back to their home cities ??

Driven by collaboration and purpose-- Time to step up to the plate and change the game. It is clear that tackling food insecurity and sustainability demands bold collaboration. From behind-the-scenes tours of PNC Park's sustainability initiatives to seeing the Good Food Project’s zero-waste kitchen in action, the solutions were inspiring. I had the privilege of moderating and guiding packed sessions with leaders dedicated to transformative solutions. One session highlighted Food as Medicine, featuring Dr. Jule Anne Henstenburg of MANNA, Tori Beggs, at Allegheny Health Network, and Katie Jackson at Project Open Hand. This panel of dedicated dietitians is driving a movement that goes beyond food security, using food as a tool for healing and building essential bridges between nonprofits and healthcare. Another dynamic panel with Vanessa Mukhebi from ReFED, Taylor Ryan, of Change Today, Change Tomorrow Inc., and Victoria Zapata at Food Rescue US challenged us to rethink our approach to food justice and systemic change, sparking actionable ideas that ground bold visions in real community impact, pushing us all to turn purpose into practice. The powerful session on lobbying and advocacy was incredibly actionable, featuring Alyssa Cholodofsky, CEO of 412 Food Rescue, along with Niyeti Shah and Tori Oto from the Zero Waste Coalition, representing the collaboration between Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic, ReFED, and WWF. This panel highlighted the powerful role of advocacy in mobilizing for systemic change for lasting environmental impact. Sessions on Zero Waste emphasized the power of collaboration. Amanda Pagniello from 412 Food Rescue, David Velez from TAWA Compost Food Rescue, and Ruby Calderon from We Don't Waste presented concepts like “banana peel carnitas” and practical strategies for reducing waste at the community level. Proud of the Philly crew bringing their A-game! Annamarie Scozzare’s tenacious drive to foster collaboration at The Cigna Group has been incredible to see. Years ago, I launched Philly Food Rescue, and it’s inspiring to watch Suzannah Hartzell, Azza Bushra, Britt Korn, and Amanda Ruffner now taking it to new heights through Share Food Program. Their dedication is creating real change for our community. A big shoutout to the Food Rescue Hero network and staff—especially Jennifer England for her visionary leadership in bringing this conference to life and uniting diverse voices, and to Diane Walter for ensuring everything ran smoothly. I learn so much from each of you! Thanks to Poetica Marketing for live-streaming these important conversations. The 2024 Food Rescue Conference in Pittsburgh showcased the power of collaboration, with passionate voices from every sector driving real change. Honored to be part of this journey with such dedicated changemakers!

November's Food Rescue Hero webinar will break down the basics of carbon credits and highlight their potential for amplifying food recovery efforts. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of how carbon credits work, why they matter, and how they can support your organization's mission to fight food insecurity and reduce waste. The webinar will feature insights from Brightly, a leading firm specializing in connecting food recovery organizations with carbon credit opportunities, providing practical tips and strategies for success. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e5HQunPU

Thanks to everyone who attended in person or online for Food Rescue Conference 2024! We had such a great event full of collaboration, networking, and sharing food rescue strategies that can be put into use all over the country (and Canada!) Attendees: remember that all conference livestream recordings are available to rewatch in the WebEx platform! If you missed the Conference live, you can still get access to all the livestream recordings for just $50! https://lnkd.in/eZ5xBYk3 Thank you to our sponsors, without whom this conference would not be possible!

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak at the 2024 Food Rescue Conference! I want to give a special thanks to Food Rescue Hero for hosting and organizing the event. I also had the privilege of presenting with fellow peers Joshua Weiland, Amanda Bank, and Heather Stewart. Connecting and networking with such amazing industry leaders and experts was a wonderful experience. #FoodRescueConference #FoodRescueConference2024 #ZeroFoodWaste #FoodRescueHeroes #FoodSecurity

Chicago Food Rescue has officially become the 19th partner in the Food Rescue Hero Network, and their region is now available in the Food Rescue Hero app or by downloading the Chicago Food Rescue app. In Chicago, 1 in 5 people face food insecurity daily. Chicago Food Rescue aims to provide much-needed support to vulnerable communities by connecting surplus food from local businesses to nonprofit organizations. With the Chicago Food Rescue app powered by Food Rescue Hero, the opportunity to get involved and safely rescue and redistribute wholesome food has never been greater. https://lnkd.in/eaiyQDqV

Coming back to the office energized and filled with ideas after Food Rescue Hero's annual conference in Pittsburgh! Julie Kinner and I spent two and a half amazing days representing Table to Table with colleagues who are leading similar food rescue movements around the country, learning, networking, sharing resources, and recognizing the collective impact we are creating together in ending food waste and food insecurity. It feels great to be reminded that we are part of a larger movement and we ARE making a difference! Thank you to our friends at 412 Food Rescue, White Pony Express, We Don't Waste, Northern Virginia Food Rescue, Haven's Harvest, Hunger Network, Vancouver Food Runners, Chicago Food Rescue, 530 Food Rescue Coalition, Last Mile Food Rescue, Inc., Supply Hive, Philly Food Rescue, My Father's Table, Food Finders, Lakeshore Food Rescue, Lake Erie Food Rescue , Kentucky Harvest, and Feed Tahoe for a fantastic gathering. Already looking forward to the next time we can come together! #endfoodwaste #endhunger #strongertogether

We're wrapping up the final day of Food Rescue Conference 2024, but all the live recordings are available through the conference platform! So even if you missed registering and catching them live this week, you can get access to ALL the recordings for 50% off! https://lnkd.in/eZ5xBYk3 In addition to all the live recordings, all conference registrants will be invited to join an EXCLUSIVE webinar! With so many good ideas from the Food Rescue Conference, many partner organizations are left wondering “How can I get all of this done?” Join our follow up webinar to talk through how to lean into your board members to spearhead initiatives, raise necessary funds, promote your organizations externally, and lean into advocacy.