Wasted food remains an issue – and we’re on it.
A statement from Spoonfuls’ Founder & CEO, Ashley Stanley:
Our commitment to each other and to the communities we serve remains the same. Spoonfuls’ work on the road is and will be as important as ever, and so are our advocacy priorities.
What was true yesterday, is true today. Spoonfuls is committed to preventing wasted food and feeding people. Our Food Recovery Team is on the road today, as they are every weekday, because we know regardless of who holds the office of President, food recovery remains an essential tool for addressing both hunger and the climate emergency. The work we do is in service to our community because we know:
- 38% of food goes unsold or uneaten across the U.S.
- Roughly a third of people living in Massachusetts face food insecurity.
- With grocery prices 18% higher than they were in 2021 and near-constant threats to safety net programs like SNAP and HIP, more low and middle-income Americans are struggling to afford food.
It remains critical (and arguably even more critical) to make the best use of the food we have in the face of what is likely to be ever-increasing threats to the safety net. And that’s what we do.
If you’re looking to take action, here are some ways you can get involved in our work and mission:
- Donate. Our team is focused on recovering an additional 800,000 pounds of food between now and the end of the year. You can help us reach this goal with a gift today.
- Fundraise. Grow your impact by getting your friends and family involved with raising money in support of Spoonfuls’ food recovery work.
- Invite Us To Speak. Whether a class, company, or keynote opportunity, we always appreciate sharing our work – and the issues at the heart of it – with new people.
- Minimize Household Food Waste. Did you know nearly half of wasted food is generated in homes? This is an opportunity for individuals to make a difference through a collective effort to waste less at home. Check out our blogs below to help you get started.
- Learn About Policy Solutions. From the Massachusetts Commercial Organics Waste Ban to pending legislation focused on expanding food literacy, deepen your understanding of the issues surrounding wasted food and systemic solutions to address them.
- Speak Up. Let your representatives, from City Councilors to State Senators and beyond, know what you care about. You don’t have to be an expert on the issues to share how you feel. If you don’t know where to start, use our Advocacy Toolkit as a guide.
Onward,
Ashley Stanley
