Armed with smiles and donated milk, a pair of volunteers drop off a load of groceries to Impacting Tomorrow food pantry in Milford.This weekly donation drop-off featuring Last Mile Food Rescue is a visual display of nonprofits working together to create bridges to address food waste and insecurity in the Greater Cincinnati area.Last Mile Food Rescue began in 202o. Instead of throwing out pounds of food every day, donors like TQL Stadium, Kroger, United Dairy Farmers and local restaurants offer their still edible meals, produce, protein and meals up to Last Mile. Volunteer drivers then pick up the boxes and bags of food and deliver it straight to local nonprofits, shelters, and food pantries in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In a matter of hours, people can enjoy a fresh and healthy meal or groceries thanks to the generosity and rerouting of food placement.Impacting Tomorrow told WLWT it receives 100,000 pounds of donated from Last Mile Food Rescue each year.In April, Last Mile Food Rescue celebrates a tremendous milestone: Five million pounds of "rescued" food. The nonprofit told WLWT that Americans waste nearly 40 percent of food produced in the United States."If you think just about Cincinnati," Last Mile Food Rescue's new CEO Eileen Budo said, "picture I-275 and picture those trucks that come to pick up your trash every day. Two times around, all of 275, that's the amount of food waste alone that's sent to the dump in Cincinnati."Looking ahead, Last Mile Food Rescue doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon. Currently, it's looking to expand its partnerships with food donors. Specifically, it's looking to add more culturally diverse restaurants and grocery stores in order to directly deliver food that can better cater to the preferences of a larger population. Click here to learn about becoming a food donor.When thinking about summer plans, Budo said Last Mile Food Rescue is in need of drivers. She invites families to complete volunteer routes together, including people who may be in need of service hours. Drivers must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license. Click here to find out more about volunteering.
Armed with smiles and donated milk, a pair of volunteers drop off a load of groceries to Impacting Tomorrow food pantry in Milford.
This weekly donation drop-off featuring Last Mile Food Rescue is a visual display of nonprofits working together to create bridges to address food waste and insecurity in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Last Mile Food Rescue began in 202o. Instead of throwing out pounds of food every day, donors like TQL Stadium, Kroger, United Dairy Farmers and local restaurants offer their still edible meals, produce, protein and meals up to Last Mile. Volunteer drivers then pick up the boxes and bags of food and deliver it straight to local nonprofits, shelters, and food pantries in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In a matter of hours, people can enjoy a fresh and healthy meal or groceries thanks to the generosity and rerouting of food placement.
Impacting Tomorrow told WLWT it receives 100,000 pounds of donated from Last Mile Food Rescue each year.
In April, Last Mile Food Rescue celebrates a tremendous milestone: Five million pounds of "rescued" food.
The nonprofit told WLWT that Americans waste nearly 40 percent of food produced in the United States.
"If you think just about Cincinnati," Last Mile Food Rescue's new CEO Eileen Budo said, "picture I-275 and picture those trucks that come to pick up your trash every day. Two times around, all of 275, that's the amount of food waste alone that's sent to the dump in Cincinnati."
Looking ahead, Last Mile Food Rescue doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon. Currently, it's looking to expand its partnerships with food donors. Specifically, it's looking to add more culturally diverse restaurants and grocery stores in order to directly deliver food that can better cater to the preferences of a larger population. Click here to learn about becoming a food donor.
When thinking about summer plans, Budo said Last Mile Food Rescue is in need of drivers. She invites families to complete volunteer routes together, including people who may be in need of service hours. Drivers must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license.
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