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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.
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 to a new research partnership with RECIPES (Resilient, Equitable and Circular Innovations with Partnership and Education Synergies), we’re combining our on-the-ground action with groundbreaking academic research to better understand the “why” behind food recovery; and how we can make our efforts even more effective.
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.
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 thriving site from the ground up, what makes DC’s food rescue scene unique, and the everyday work (and joy) of keeping good food out of landfills and getting it to people who need it.
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 good food gets to the people who need it most.
In this Site Director Profile, she talks about what drives her, how she juggles food rescues with a full-time job, and why she believes anyone can make a difference.
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 the wheel, she discovered Food Rescue US and immediately recognized the power of its technology to manage the complex logistics of food recovery.
Since launching Food Rescue US – Quad Cities in 2022, Taelor has built a dynamic volunteer network that spans both sides of the Mississippi River, connecting surplus food from food retailers with agencies in communities facing food access challenges. With a focus on partnership, logistics, and community impact, she’s bringing structure and collaboration to an area that needs both.
In this Q&A, Taelor shares how she got started, what makes the Quad Cities unique, and why food rescue is all about connection.
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.
Dr. Kris has always believed that good food should never go to waste—especially when so many people are hungry. As a nutritionist, chef, and longtime volunteer, she has spent years at the intersection of food, health, and community service, working to make sure surplus food finds its way to those who need it most.
Now, as the Site Director for Food Rescue US – Southwest Florida, Dr. Kris has built a thriving network of food donors and agency partners that rescues thousands of pounds of food each week, transforming what could have been waste into nourishment for her community. From forging partnerships with food donors to navigating the challenges of a seasonal population, her work is rooted in collaboration, adaptability, and a deep passion for feeding people.
In this Q&A, Dr. Kris shares how she got started, the unique ways her site operates, and the most rewarding parts of her day.
This article is a first in a new series where we will feature Food Rescue US Site Directors around the country.
At Food Rescue US, we are committed to fighting food insecurity while simultaneously reducing food waste. One of the key pieces of legislation that empowers our mission is the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, which plays a crucial role in removing barriers to food donations nationwide. Passed in 1996, the Bill Emerson Act encourages individuals, businesses, and nonprofits to donate surplus food to those in need by offering them protection from liability. This law is named after Congressman Bill Emerson, a champion for hunger relief, and ensures that donors who act in good faith are protected from civil and criminal liability.
In this month’s Digestible Bites, we find an abundance of nutrition-related documentaries available and a number of reasons and ways we need to do more to successfully implement food as medicine.