what is food rescue?
food rescue
verb
Food rescue, also known as food recovery, is the practice of redirecting edible food that would otherwise go to waste from food businesses, such as retailers, produce distributors and large dining facilities, and distributing it to local charity meal sites.
why is it important?
Food is a HUGE contributor to climate change
Food is the leading item found in the landfill and emits methane gas, which is 25x more toxic than CO2.
Precious resources are being WASTED
25% of our fresh water is used to produce food, only to have 40% of the food thrown away.
Other precious natural resources, such as energy, labor, and materials are being wasted when we throw away food. (see below)
Food Waste is costing the United States BILLIONS
The economic impact of food waste is estimated to cost nearly $221.5 billion a year.
Wasted food DEPRIVES others of valuable nutrition
Good nutrition is the key to good mental and physical health. It prevents malnutrition and protects from diseases like obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke.
“Throwing away food is like stealing from the table of the poor and hungry.”
