On July 19, 2016, I gave testimony on behalf of Community Food Rescue (CFR) in support of Montgomery County Bill 28-16, creating a Strategic Plan to Advance Composting and Food Waste Diversion . The Bill was introduced by Council Member, Roger Berliner. Food Recovery sits at the top of the EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy , an inverted pyramid for handling food that is not eaten. Lower on the pyramid, food thatContinue Reading
Planning a special event for your business, organization, or family? You can make a real difference in Montgomery County when hiring a caterer. Community Food Rescue (CFR) provides an easy way to share unused catered food with people in need food assistance —including approximately 70,000 residents in Montgomery County. Donating surplus food also prevents good foodContinue Reading
How often do you wonder whether the food in your refrigerator is safe to eat? You know that block of cheddar cheese with a bit of mold? The carton of eggs dated last month? The once gorgeous spinach from the farmer’s market that now looks limp and unappealing. How about that can of beans inContinue Reading
Sometimes a small investment can have a huge impact. A new refrigerator or freezer can make all the difference in helping a food assistance organization start, advance, or enhance food recovery in the community. Thanks to the generous funding provided by Montgomery County , leveraged with additional private support from the Mead Family Foundation and Burness , this year’s Community Food RescueContinue Reading
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