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A food rescue organization in Omaha has redirected 10 million pounds of perfectly good food from landfills to hungry families over the past 12 years. Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue proves that hunger isn't about food shortage but better distribution.
A new partnership in Ohio is rescuing perfectly good food from going to waste and delivering it straight to families who need it most. The program has already made its first delivery and plans to expand across Ross County.
City Harvest just put three new electric refrigerated trucks on the road to deliver millions of pounds of rescued food across New York City. The trucks produce zero emissions and will help South Bronx residents breathe easier while fighting food waste.
A Kentucky food bank rescued nearly 150,000 pounds of fresh food from retailers in just six months while launching a new volunteer program to help thousands of seniors. The expansion turns would-be waste into hope for families struggling with food insecurity.
A major fuel company is solving hunger not with donations, but by powering refrigerated trucks that transport rescued food to communities in need. The partnership has turned wasted produce into delivered meals across the country.
A Pennsylvania gleaning project saved over half a million pounds of fruit from waste last year, distributing it free to families in need. Now they're calling for volunteers to help pick cherries that would otherwise rot in the orchard.
A Wisconsin nonprofit just recovered 1,200 pounds of perfectly good food from a single concert at Lambeau Field and turned it into free meals for neighbors facing hunger. Now they're expanding into a bigger kitchen and launching an app to make food rescue easier than ever.
Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.
A woman trapped on rocks below San Francisco's famous Cliff House was dramatically rescued by firefighters as ocean waves crashed around her. She walked away safe thanks to a daring rope rescue at one of the city's most scenic spots.
A dog trapped on a narrow ledge 35 feet down a cliff in Kentucky was rescued after its owner heard faint barking four days after it went missing. The Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team used high-angle rope techniques to bring the pup home safely.
California has turned its food waste into a climate solution, rescuing over 1 billion meals for hungry families while keeping methane pollution out of the air. Nearly every required community now recycles organic waste into compost that enriches soil and stores carbon.
Labs worldwide are using fermentation to transform discarded cocoa shells, pea leftovers, and soy pulp into delicious cheese, pet food, and meat substitutes. This ancient technique is rescuing millions of pounds of waste while creating tasty, nutritious products.
When 564,000 racing fans left the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, they left behind mountains of perfectly good food headed for the trash. A team of 50 volunteers turned that waste into hope for their community.
Three groundbreaking research projects will use artificial intelligence to transform how food is grown, processed, and delivered across Southeast Asia. From plant-based cheese made with Thai botanicals to probiotic drinks made from rescued vegetables, these innovations promise to feed more people while protecting the planet.
A new partnership between Second Harvest of South Georgia and an elephant refuge is recruiting volunteers to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables to three rescued elephants. Each Friday, community members can make a simple 40-mile drive that helps feed elephants who need 200 pounds of food daily.
A 911 call from a concerned citizen led to the rescue of 15 dogs and one rabbit from a suspected dogfighting operation in rural Mississippi. The animals, found chained in dirt circles without food or water, are now receiving medical care and will eventually find loving homes.
All Faiths Food Bank is recruiting 800 volunteers to staff 60 mobile food pantries across Florida this summer, when families face their highest need. Last year, 3,200 "Hunger Heroes" contributed 59,000 hours to fight local hunger.
Wyoming firefighters climbed a 35-foot ladder in single-digit temperatures to rescue two adults, a child, and even a cat from a burning apartment building. Helmet camera footage captured the dramatic rescue as a panicked mother pleaded, "My baby, please."
Scientists discovered people eating unprocessed foods consumed 57% more food by weight yet took in 330 fewer calories than those eating ultra-processed foods. The findings reveal humans have built-in "nutritional intelligence" that guides us toward balanced diets when we eat whole foods.
A solar-powered mobile farmers market is helping tackle food insecurity in Southeast San Diego, and now a $10 million food hub will make fresh food access permanent. Project New Village is proving that communities can build lasting wealth through food justice.
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