Hundreds of tables and booths for every food product you've ever and never heard of stretch as far as the eye can see in not one but two convention halls at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. It’s the UNFI Food Show, and everything from produce to deli meat to organic snack foods are on display. But what happens to all that food when the show’s over? A volunteer crew … [Read more...] about Food Rescues Prevent Thousands of Pounds of Food Waste
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Volunteers Reduce Food Waste, Fight Hunger in Brevard County
"I hate to see good food go to waste," says Sharlene, who volunteers regularly at the recently opened Brevard Branch in Melbourne. She started volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida a few years ago while living and working in Orlando. Her company came to the main distribution center and sorted food donations. Sharlene was shocked to see the sheer … [Read more...] about Volunteers Reduce Food Waste, Fight Hunger in Brevard County
5 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Food Waste on Earth Day and Every Day
It’s Earth Day. In Florida, an average family of four wastes $1600 annually on food that wilts, spoils or otherwise goes uneaten. While this statistic is staggering, the consequences of food waste extend beyond just environmental concerns; our actions also profoundly impact hunger relief efforts. By being mindful of how we handle and utilize food, we can reduce waste … [Read more...] about 5 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Food Waste on Earth Day and Every Day
Walt Disney World Provides Food for 18,000 Meals
When Walt Disney World Resort closed its Orlando theme parks amid growing concerns about the coronavirus, they turned that somber moment into a hope-filled one in the form of meals for Central Floridians experiencing food insecurity, many for the very first time. A regular donor of food, funds and volunteer hours, Walt Disney World delivered a variety of prepared foods, milk, … [Read more...] about Walt Disney World Provides Food for 18,000 Meals
