www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste nationwide-gleaning-effort-on-reducing-food-waste Nationwide Gleaning Effort On Reducing Food Waste The Association of Gleaning Organizations’ (AGO) SARE project is a comprehensive project to measure the scale of the problem of on-farm food loss and fresh produce waste nationwide and to build the capacity of gleaning organizations to address this issue. AGO is a national organization that focuses on building the capacity of local gleaning organizations. […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste diverting-food-waste-from-an-urban-public-university Diverting Food Waste from an Urban Public University Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is embarking on a transformative project to address the dual challenges of food waste and insecurity, establishing itself as a leader in sustainable food management. As a large urban university in Richmond, Va., with over 30,000 students, VCU recognizes the environmental, social, and economic impact of food waste and is committed […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste milk-waste-reduction-strategies-in-childcare-centers Milk Waste Reduction Strategies in Childcare Centers More than 66% of U.S. preschoolers attend a childcare setting daily, and up to 40% of the milk served there is wasted. The proposed study aims to estimate and reduce preschoolers' milk waste in childcare centers in Illinois that participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We are going to be developing […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste reducing-food-waste-and-enhancing-specialty-crop-farm-viability Reducing Food Waste and Enhancing Specialty Crop Farm Viability The Good Acre is taking a multi-prong approach to reducing food waste that includes wholesale-specific technical assistance for produce farmers, and buyer education and support intended to increase customer flexibility and establish a “seconds” market. This project aims to decrease food waste, increase food access, and support small produce farms. We are Minnesota's largest nonprofit […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste less-food-waste-more-family-meals-encouraging-shared-mealtime Less Food Waste, More Family Meals: Encouraging Shared Mealtime Founded in January 2020, Pete’s Garden makes it easier for families to share wholesome meals together at home. Our food recovery operations recover high-quality, surplus prepared foods from Kansas City area caterers, restaurants, and food service operations. Volunteers package the food into family-sized meal portions in reusable take-home containers. The meals are distributed free through […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste low-income-public-housing-food-rescue-operations Low-Income Public Housing Food Rescue Operations Gotham Food Pantry seeks funding to reach more of New York City's Housing Authority complexes. Each pantry offers food rescued from local businesses, such as grocery stores, commercial kitchens, bakeries, produce markets, catering halls, and restaurants. Tenant leaders work with staff to solicit donations, schedule deliveries, and coordinate distribution and community engagement. Gotham Food Pantry […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste good-food-belongs-to-the-people-of-southwest-ohio Good Food Belongs to the People of Southwest Ohio Last Mile prevents food waste by rescuing fresh food and delivering it to organizations serving those with food insecurity. Aiming to keep 6 million pounds of food out of landfills per year, Last Mile will grow and retain more food donors, and lead regional education and awareness efforts on food waste prevention. We are just […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste waste-not-want-not-kentucky-feeding-network Waste Not, Want Not–Kentucky Feeding Network The Waste Not, Want Not–Kentucky Feeding Network project leverages community-based participatory research to develop and implement outreach materials that reduce food loss and waste of farm-fresh foods. We concentrate on recovery and distribution across four different types of nonprofit community food programs, with a plan to expand our reach with new community partners. Our partner […]
www.sare.org publications food-loss-and-waste upcycling-on-farm-food-waste-through-gleaning-and-education Upcycling On-Farm Food Waste Through Gleaning and Education Concrete Jungle provides a simple solution to two complex issues—food waste and food access—by harvesting and procuring neglected produce from fruit trees and farms to serve families facing food insecurity. The Concrete Jungle team can frequently be found under a fruit tree or in a field picking produce. Our mission is foraging, farming, and supporting […]