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We could not be prouder of the impact that was accomplished by our network in 2021. Thank you to everyone who contributed to helping us grow!

An interview with Laura Bunyan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor in Residence
Department of Sociology
UConn-Stamford
By Danielle Blaine, Site Director, Food Rescue US – Fairfield County

Prior to the pandemic, a staggering 30 percent of all college students experienced food insecurity at some point in their college careers. According to the most recent Hope Survey from the Fall of 2020, “38 percent of students in two-year colleges and 29 percent of students at four-year colleges reported experiencing food insecurity in the previous 30 days”, according to Health Affairs Forefront.

This year’s Rob Mathes Holiday Concert is dedicated to Food Rescue US – Fairfield County and is available on YouTube through January 5th. The concert is directed by Emmy award-winning producer Bob Conover, who directed Rob Mathes’s PBS holiday special, “Christmas is Coming.” Joining Rob Mathes is Will Lee on bass, Shawn Pelton on drums, the full six-piece horn section, the Choir of Saints and Friends, and guest soloists James “D-Train” Williams, Vaneese Thomas and special guest Ian Cron.

For the 10th year, the Yerwood Boys & Girls Club is honoring “Champions of Youth” in the community. Danielle Blaine, Site Director for Food Rescue US – Fairfield County, was selected as one of four recipients of the award in recognition of her and her team’s hard work throughout the pandemic.

FAIRFIELD, Conn.—SHU Dining at Sacred Heart University is excited to announce a partnership with local food recovery organization, Food Rescue US – Fairfield County. Food Rescue US – Fairfield County will pick up excess food each week from Sacred Heart University’s all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, 63’s.

Stamford, CT – This month Food Rescue US and Connecticut Food Bank / Foodshare announced a new partnership after piloting a program between the two organizations. The partnership is a long-hoped-for goal for both organizations, but more importantly, a massive boon to the community both serve.

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.

Stamford Advocate – Food insecurity is a big problem across the nation, especially during the continuing COVID-19 crisis. But imagine how hard it is to rely on donated food when many things that you eat cause stomach issues?

Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) announced today that they are awarding not one, but six Fairfield County based organizations with the GIFF Community Impact Award.  $100,000 will be given to the award recipients directly from GIFF Grant Funding at the virtual Community Impact Award Ceremony on February 6, 2021.

In order to support the growing number of food insecure individuals and families impacted by COVID-19 in Connecticut, Food Rescue US is partnering with 4-CT, a special relief fund that is endorsed by Gov. Ned Lamont and that was formed in response to COVID-19 to support Connecticut residents. Support from 4-CT will enable Food Rescue US to expand their Restaurant Meal Program to provide for food insecure individuals and families throughout Fairfield County, Northwest Connecticut, New Haven, and West Hartford.