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5 Questions for Kate Urbank, Site Director of Food Rescue US – DC

Kate Urbank didn’t wait for someone else to fix food waste in DC,

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.

Jenna von Elling
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DC, Climate, Columbus, Fort Wayne, Hartford, Detroit, Fairfield, Dunedin, Anne Arundel, ALBQ, food recovery

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

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 food waste and food insecurity, the potential of food recovery remains largely unknown to much of the US, and therein lies a powerful opportunity. 

Jenna von Elling
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DC, Columbus, Fort Wayne, Hartford, Detroit, Fairfield, Dunedin, ALBQ

2022 IMPACT REPORT

We are pleased to share our 2022 Impact Report highlighting what we accomplished together last year. Our work is very hands-on and collaborative, with thousands of people choosing to participate in order to help their communities and preserve our planet. Last year, our network of sites around the country rescued 32+ million pounds of healthy, surplus food and provided 26+ million meals to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. This is indeed a win/win for all.

Jenna von Elling
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DC

Food Rescue US – DC is featured on ABC7 DC News

Food Rescue US – DC was recently featured on ABC7 DC News. In the video, our volunteers, food rescuers, and food donors work together to bring fresh food to those in need. To the food insecure in DC, these high-quality meals are essential. In the end, we learn that food is love. To watch the full clip, click here or press play below.

Bethany Simmonds
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DC, Columbus, Hartford, Detroit, Fairfield, Dunedin, Anne Arundel, ALBQ

2020 Impact Report

We are pleased to share our 2020 Impact Report that presents our shared work over the past year, including our COVID-19 response. Everyday we are inspired by the individuals and organizations that have chosen to partner with Food Rescue US to further our dual missions: reducing hunger and food waste. Thank you for participating in this important work.

Bethany Simmonds
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DC, Anne Arundel

Cariati Developers, Inc. Makes $41,000 Food Donation to Food Rescue US

Donald Cariati, along with Cariati Developers, Inc., today announced a $41,000 food donation that will be provided to the national food recovery nonprofit, Food Rescue US. The food donation, consisting of over 27,000 pounds of lentils, will be distributed through Food Rescue US locations in Anne Arundel County, MD and Washington D.C. This donation will help support various social service agencies, including the Muslim American Center, The Church at Seven Run, Iglesia Cristiana Nuevo Jardin, Harvest Resources, Iglesia Roca de Los Siglos, and West Annapolis Pop Up Pantry, that offer support to food insecure individuals throughout Maryland and D.C. 

Bethany Simmonds
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