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FOOD RESCUE US NAMED AN OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER OF THE 2023 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON
Food Rescue US has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 5. Food Rescue US will be among more than 550 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s biggest and boldest marathon. The TCS New…
Read MoreSave the Date! Celebrate Food Rescue US
Join us for an evening in celebration of our impact and ability to BE THE RESCUE for those in need and our planet. Wednesday, May 3, 2023 6:00pm – 9:30pm The Loading Dock, Stamford, CT The event will feature exclusive silent and live auction items, including luxury items, travel excursions, and live entertainment and food-based…
Read MoreUnited Way of Southeast Louisiana Awards Food Rescue US – New Orleans a $10,000 Grant
The United Way of Southeast Louisiana awarded Food Rescue US – New Orleans a $10,000 Blueprint for Prosperity Programmatic Grant. The funding will support the ongoing work of Food Rescue US – New Orleans and the site’s efforts to expand. Food Rescue US – New Orleans will recruit additional food donors and volunteers in order…
Read MoreWells Fargo Championship, Food Rescue US Partnership Provides 9,000 + Meals to Benefit Greater DMV
Through a partnership between the Wells Fargo Championship, Food Rescue US, and Levy Restaurants, 10,000+ pounds of surplus food was rescued during the Wells Fargo Championship on May 5-8, 2022 at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm. In addition to the excess food rescued, 3,000+ pounds of beverages and 900+ pounds of serveware were rescued. During…
Read MoreFood Rescue US Receives $200,000 Grant for Technology from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has awarded Food Rescue US a grant in the amount of $200,000 in support of their web-based app. The Uber-like app is integral to their daily food recovery efforts, with nearly 60,000 food rescues conducted through the app in 2021 alone. This generous support will enable Food Rescue US…
Read MoreThe Rob Mathes Holiday Concert is Dedicated to Food Rescue US – Fairfield County
This year’s Rob Mathes Holiday Concert is dedicated to Food Rescue US – Fairfield County and is available on YouTube through January 5th. The concert is directed by Emmy award-winning producer Bob Conover, who directed Rob Mathes’s PBS holiday special, “Christmas is Coming.” Joining Rob Mathes is Will Lee on bass, Shawn Pelton on drums,…
Read MoreFood Rescue US – Northwest CT Receives a $15,000 Grant
The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded Food Rescue US – Northwest CT a $15,000 grant in support of their general operating expenses and the expansion of the milk delivery and gleaning programs in Northwest CT. The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation grant was made possible by the Keroden Endowed Fund, a fund of the Foundation.…
Read MoreFairfield County Site Director Danielle Blaine Honored as Champion of Youth
For the 10th year, the Yerwood Boys & Girls Club is honoring “Champions of Youth” in the community. Danielle Blaine, Site Director for Food Rescue US – Fairfield County, was selected as one of four recipients of the award in recognition of her and her team’s hard work throughout the pandemic. Together, Danielle, Site Coordinator…
Read MoreThe Macallan and Compartés Chocolate Offer Limited Edition Whisky and Chocolate Pairing Kit in Support of Food Rescue US
This holiday, The Macallan has collaborated with Compartés Chocolate to create a limited edition whisky and chocolate pairing kit. 100% of proceeds from The Macallan Harmony Collection: Rich Cacao X Compartés Chocolate Pairing Kit will be donated to Food Rescue US to reduce hunger and food waste in America. For every kit purchased, Food Rescue…
Read MoreFood Rescue US Receives Nearly 10,000 Bottles of Water at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival
Made possible by Arrowhead® Brand Water, Food Rescue collects nearly 10,000 bottles of water from iHeartRadio’s Daytime Stage to provide to local communities in need iHeartMedia and Arrowhead® Brand Water providing $25,000 donation to Food Rescue US to support national mission to reduce hunger and food waste Las Vegas, NV – September 23, 2021 –…
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