Our motto, feed more and waste less, sums up the mission of Community Food Rescue (CFR). In five years, we’ve rescued and distributed more than 6.5 million lbs. of food, the equivalent of distributing approximately 5.4 million meals to people who are food insecure. Not wasting food also reduces the waste stream. Our matching tool, ChowMatch , not onlyContinue Reading
Every day, Americans throw out immense amounts of trash, most of which is dumped into landfills or burned in trash incinerators, a costly system that damages both our health and the environment. According to The Washington Post, landfills and trash incinerators in the United States receive 167 million tons of garbage a year. When foodContinue Reading
While making your New Year’s resolutions why not add, mitigate climate change to your list? A recent U.N. report states that 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions are generated by food waste in landfills. And 40% of food waste occurs in our kitchens. NPR reporter, Allison Aubrey hosts an episode of Life Kit , a 20-minute podcastContinue Reading
So you like to cook? Ever wonder what it would be like to be in a cooking competition, like Chopped? Could you create an incredible looking and tasting dish using mystery ingredients, under time pressure, and in front of a live audience? Blogger, Linda Wang was up for the challenge when she was invited toContinue Reading
There’s nothing like a good meal to impress the boss. For Marriott International’s chefs, it’s part of their job. Every three months the “Chopping Blocks”, a team of test kitchen chefs, prepares a 6-course Tasting Panel for Mr. Marriott, the chairman, and the Board of Directors. Each course highlights food and beverages that are featured in theirContinue Reading
This year’s Manna Food Center’s Community Food Rescue Week , Oct 20-26, demonstrated how our community is feeding more and wasting less with five public events. The aim of the week is to raise public awareness about food waste, hunger, and recovery in Montgomery County. This year’s events were a great success, enabling us to thank CFR network members, expand the network, celebrate ourContinue Reading
Local Chefs Turned ‘Ugly’ Produce into Delightful Dishes to Raise Awareness of Hunger and Food Waste in Montgomery County Photos from the event are available here. Silver Spring, Maryland — Hundreds of people gathered today to watch two teams of professional and amateur chefs compete in the second annual No Waste, Big Taste: A Rescued Food CookingContinue Reading
The environmental impacts of climate change are all over the headlines and one of its major causes may surprise you—it’s food waste! A recent report by the United Nations IPCC reveals that “if the food wasted around the globe were a country, it would have the 3rd highest climate footprint on the planet behind only China and the U.S.” It turns out thatContinue Reading
September is Food Safety Education month , which is a timely reminder to review some food safety practices for home consumers. Should the jar of jam that you just opened go back in the pantry or in the refrigerator? What about the shelf stable box of Almond milk? Health Perch offers the following guidance on 13 common foods that you shouldContinue Reading
By: Cheryl Kollin, CFR Program Director “Why don’t more people know about Community Food Rescue and the amazing work that you all do distributing recovered food?” I got this question after I made a presentation about CFR at a local conference. It’s true that while food is being recovered and distributed all the time byContinue Reading
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