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5 Questions for Taelor Denton, Site Director of Food Rescue US – Quad Cities

Meet the leader who sparked a growing food recovery movement in Iowa

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.

Jenna von Elling
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5 Questions for Site Director Dr. Krishna Sachdeva

Meet the Food Rescue US Site Director Leading Food Rescue in Southwest Florida

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.

Jenna von Elling
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food donation, Bill Emerson Act, donor protection, food recovery

Supporting Food Recovery: How the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act Protects Donors

Whole Foods donation in Miami

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.

Jenna von Elling
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Fairfield

Food Rescue US- Fairfield County’s month-long longevity Blue Zone challenge

Food Rescue US – Fairfield County’s month-long longevity challenge is based on the Blue Zone philosophy. The challenge starts with our kick off event at Wakeman Town Farm on June 3rd from 7:30-8:30pm with a screening of the first episode of “Live to 100” and a guided conversation with local nutrition coach Michelle Sinclair Colman. (Purchase your tickets here!) 

Throughout the month, Food Rescue US – Fairfield County will challenge you in four ways that correspond to the four pillars of the Blue Zone (see below).

Jenna von Elling
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