Community Food Rescue has a new and improved website! We’re making it even easier for our network members and anyone interested in joining us to feed more and waste less in Montgomery County. Whether you run a food business, want to volunteer, or belong to a food assistance organization, our new website makes it easyContinue Reading
Third-generation farmer Tyler Butler hated seeing his farm’s beautiful bounty go to waste. As a result, he got innovative—and signed up with Community Food Rescue to donate his surplus produce. The iconic Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, Maryland, already well-known for its pick-your-own produce, farmer’s market and festivals, now has an additional claim to fame. SinceContinue Reading
Community Food Rescue recently lost Bill Franz, one of its earliest and most committed champions. I had the honor and pleasure of working with Bill, and would like to share a few thoughts about how he contributed to feeding more and wasting less in Montgomery County. Bill was one of the first volunteers to serveContinue Reading
Are the leftovers in your fridge safe to eat? What do those sell-by dates mean? How do you, as a volunteer CFR food runner, safely deliver prepared food from a food donor to a recipient organization? Test your knowledge on food safety at home and for participating in Community Food Rescue at one of ourContinue Reading