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Omaha Food Rescue Saves 10 Million Pounds in 12 Years
SolutionsFeb 25

Omaha Food Rescue Saves 10 Million Pounds in 12 Years

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.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Ross County Rescues Food to Feed Families in Need
SolutionsMar 12

Ross County Rescues Food to Feed Families in Need

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.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
NYC Food Rescue Gets 3 Electric Trucks for Cleaner Air
Planet WinsFeb 2

NYC Food Rescue Gets 3 Electric Trucks for Cleaner Air

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.

Electrek2 min read
Fuel Company Powers Food Rescue Across South Africa
InnovationMay 6

Fuel Company Powers Food Rescue Across South Africa

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.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Green Bay Food Rescuers Save 1,200 Lbs from Lambeau
Acts of KindnessJun 2

Green Bay Food Rescuers Save 1,200 Lbs from Lambeau

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.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Samyang Opens Dutch Plant-Based Food Lab Near Wageningen
InnovationMar 13

Samyang Opens Dutch Plant-Based Food Lab Near Wageningen

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.

Google News - Netherlands Technology2 min read
SF Firefighters Rescue Woman Clinging to Cliff Above Waves
VideosMar 26

SF Firefighters Rescue Woman Clinging to Cliff Above Waves

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.

Google News - Firefighter Rescues2 min read
California Rescues 1 Billion Meals While Fighting Climate
Planet WinsMay 5

California Rescues 1 Billion Meals While Fighting Climate

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.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
Scientists Turn Food Waste Into Cheese Using Ancient Trick
Planet WinsJun 5

Scientists Turn Food Waste Into Cheese Using Ancient Trick

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.

BBC Technology2 min read
Georgia Volunteers Drive Fresh Produce to Rescued Elephants
Acts of KindnessMar 14

Georgia Volunteers Drive Fresh Produce to Rescued Elephants

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Michigan Firefighters Rescue Family From Third Floor Fire
Community HeroesJan 22

Michigan Firefighters Rescue Family From Third Floor Fire

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."

Google News - Firefighter Rescues2 min read
Whole Foods Let You Eat 50% More But Cut 330 Calories Daily
Health & WellnessJan 20

Whole Foods Let You Eat 50% More But Cut 330 Calories Daily

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.

Medical Xpress3 min read
San Diego Food Hub Brings Fresh Produce to Underserved Areas
Acts of KindnessApr 9

San Diego Food Hub Brings Fresh Produce to Underserved Areas

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.

Reasons to be Cheerful3 min read
First Villager Rescued From Flooded Cave in Laos
Community HeroesMay 29

First Villager Rescued From Flooded Cave in Laos

After days trapped underground by flash floods, the first of five villagers emerged safely from a cave in Laos on Friday night, thanks to an international rescue team. Four more await rescue as experts from four countries continue their delicate mission.

DW News2 min read
Owensboro Firefighters Save Person in Water Feature Rescue
Community HeroesFeb 12

Owensboro Firefighters Save Person in Water Feature Rescue

When someone became trapped in a park's cascading water feature at 4 a.m., Kentucky firefighters used specialized rope rescue techniques to bring them to safety. The coordinated effort showcased how trained responders and teamwork can save lives in unexpected situations.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Church Donates 20K Pounds of Food to Utah Pantry
SolutionsMar 6

Church Donates 20K Pounds of Food to Utah Pantry

A semitruck loaded with 20,000 pounds of food arrived at a St. George food pantry, launching a nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday. The donation will provide 15,000 meals to 9,000 people facing food insecurity.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Wildlife Team Rescues Deer and Stowaway Mouse in One Trip
Community HeroesJan 21

Wildlife Team Rescues Deer and Stowaway Mouse in One Trip

A wildlife ambulance crew in East Sussex discovered a tiny mouse hitchhiking on their windscreen while racing to save a trapped deer. Both animals got the help they needed, proving no rescue is too big or too small.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Troy Firefighters Rescue Swimmer After 15-Foot Gorge Fall
Community Heroes1d ago

Troy Firefighters Rescue Swimmer After 15-Foot Gorge Fall

A quick-thinking fire crew pulled an injured swimmer to safety after a dangerous fall at a New York gorge. Despite the treacherous terrain and a 45-minute technical rescue, everyone made it home.

Google News - Firefighter Rescues2 min read
Helicopter Pilot Rescues Two Men and Dog From Flood
Community HeroesMar 13

Helicopter Pilot Rescues Two Men and Dog From Flood

A quick-thinking helicopter pilot saved two men and their dog from the roof of a car surrounded by raging floodwaters in northern Australia. The dramatic rescue captured on video shows the power of split-second decisions and the pilot's commitment to saving every life, including four-legged ones.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
South Africa's New Food Donation Standard Tackles Waste
Planet Wins1d ago

South Africa's New Food Donation Standard Tackles Waste

South Africa just published its first national framework for food donation, clearing up confusion that sent millions of tonnes of safe food to landfills instead of hungry families. The new standard could help feed a nation where nearly two-thirds of households struggle with food insecurity.

Daily Maverick3 min read

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