Food waste

ScrubaDub and the Quincy School ~ Community Partnership (QSCP) Team Up To Support Local Food Pantries

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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QUINCY, Mass., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of ScrubaDub Auto Wash Center's new Quincy, MA location, the 3rd generation family business has teamed up with the Quincy School ~ Community Partnership (QSCP) to support Quincy food pantries.

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  • QUINCY, Mass., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of ScrubaDub Auto Wash Center's new Quincy, MA location, the 3rd generation family business has teamed up with the Quincy School ~ Community Partnership (QSCP) to support Quincy food pantries.
  • With food pantries in Quincy still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, this community initiative aims to collect food and monetary support for the pantries while rewarding donors with free ScrubaDub car wash services.
  • From July 29 August 9, 2021, visit ScrubaDub Quincy at 147 Coddington St, Quincy, MA to donate non-perishable canned/boxed food items (i.e.
  • "It's an honor to partner with the QSCP to support local food pantries," said Mathew Paisner, ScrubaDub's Director of Business Development.

Beefitarian™ Donates $15,000 Worth of Beef to Winner of its City Showdown

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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GREELEY, Colo., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Beefitarian , a campaign celebrating beef and uniting beef lovers, successfully completed it's first-ever Beefitarian City Showdown, crowning Hope for Hunger Food Bank - Phoenix Rescue Mission champion.

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  • GREELEY, Colo., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Beefitarian , a campaign celebrating beef and uniting beef lovers, successfully completed it's first-ever Beefitarian City Showdown, crowning Hope for Hunger Food Bank - Phoenix Rescue Mission champion.
  • The first-of-its-kind Beefitarian City Showdown partnered with five community food banks across the United States, including Maryland Food Bank, Freestore Food Bank in Cincinnati, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, San Antonio Food Bank, and Hope for Hunger Food Bank - Phoenix Rescue Mission.
  • As champion of the Beefitarian City Showdown, Hope for Hunger Food Bank - Phoenix Rescue Mission will receive $15,000 in beef, equating to 5,769 pounds of high-quality, lean ground beef and 5,769 meals for families or individuals visiting the food bank.
  • While the Beefitarian City Showdown is over, the community can still check out Beefitarian.com to try the participating city recipes, explore various beef cooking methods, and learn about the nutritional benefits of beef.

Feeding America Launches OrderAhead - A Convenient, Online Grocery Ordering System - To Help Eliminate Barriers to Accessing Food

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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In an effort to help reach more people facing hunger, Feeding America, the nationwide network of 200 food banks, has launched an online grocery ordering system, OrderAhead .

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  • In an effort to help reach more people facing hunger, Feeding America, the nationwide network of 200 food banks, has launched an online grocery ordering system, OrderAhead .
  • OrderAhead expands access to charitable food through a discreet and convenient click-and-collect grocery ordering system that reduces the physical and social barriers encountered by neighbors facing food insecurity.
  • When someone has a difficult time accessing food, it's important we help connect the dots," said Maryann Byrdak, chief information officer at Feeding America.
  • Over the next year, Feeding America plans to expand the OrderAhead program to an additional 20 food banks.

NFI donated $50,000 to Crossroads Community Services in support of their mission to support low-income families and individuals by providing nutritious food and education

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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In light of COVID-19 where many North Texas food banks saw a high increase in demand, NFI's donation aims to help families who may be struggling.

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  • In light of COVID-19 where many North Texas food banks saw a high increase in demand, NFI's donation aims to help families who may be struggling.
  • "We believe in the power of food as medicine, and understand the benefits that nutritious food has on a person's overall health."
  • In line with NFI's value of social responsibility, the Crossroads donation supports NFI's mission to care for our communities.
  • NFI has a significant drayage presence at nearly every major U.S. port, leveraging the services of an additional 1,200 owner operators.

Food Lion Launches Round Up Campaign to Feed More Neighbors in Need

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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Thats why Food Lion is offering an easy way for our neighbors to join us by rounding up their bill to the nearest dollar and well donate the difference to fight food insecurity.

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  • Thats why Food Lion is offering an easy way for our neighbors to join us by rounding up their bill to the nearest dollar and well donate the difference to fight food insecurity.
  • The round-up campaign represents Food Lion Feeds latest effort to combat child hunger during the summer months while schools are closed.
  • Food Lion and its customers and suppliers donated the equivalent of approximately 13 million meals to Feeding America and its 33 local member food banks across Food Lions 10-state service area.
  • For more information on Food Lion Feeds commitment to fight hunger in the towns and cities it serves, visit www.foodlion.com/feeds .

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Expands Fight Against Food Insecurity with $295,000 Support to Ohio Food Relief Organizations

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio is committing $295,000 to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank; HEART Food Pantry; Second Harvest Food Bank, Clark, Champaign, Logan; Second Harvest Food Bank, North Central Ohio; West Ohio Food Bank; and Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio is committing $295,000 to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank; HEART Food Pantry; Second Harvest Food Bank, Clark, Champaign, Logan; Second Harvest Food Bank, North Central Ohio; West Ohio Food Bank; and Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Insurance Company an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
  • West Ohio Food Bank is the largest food distribution system in West Ohio coordinating, collecting, warehousing and distributing food.

Pet Food Express' Fill The Food Bank Campaign To Help Struggling Californians Feed Their Dogs

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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OAKLAND, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet Food Express kicks off its annual Fill the Food Bank campaign to help hundreds of struggling California families to continue to care for their beloved dog(s) with free, nutritious food and avoid surrendering their pet to a shelter.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet Food Express kicks off its annual Fill the Food Bank campaign to help hundreds of struggling California families to continue to care for their beloved dog(s) with free, nutritious food and avoid surrendering their pet to a shelter.
  • Pet Food Express has set a 100,000 pound goal for 2021 and will match the first 10,000 pounds of donated dog food.
  • "The food donated through our Fill the Food Bank campaign will help many California families burdened by COVID with financial hardships," said Megan Kniepkamp, Community Outreach Manager at Pet Food Express.
  • "As pet parents ourselves and passionate pet advocates, we understand the bond between a pet and its family.

Second Harvest celebrates five years of support from the Walmart Foundation

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Monday, July 5, 2021
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TORONTO, July 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Second Harvest, Canadas largest food rescue organization, is entering its fifth year of partnership with the Walmart Foundation.

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  • TORONTO, July 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Second Harvest, Canadas largest food rescue organization, is entering its fifth year of partnership with the Walmart Foundation.
  • The Walmart Foundation funded the development of Second Harvests food rescue web app in 2017.
  • When the pandemic hit, support from the Walmart Foundation enabled the national launch and an update of the food rescue web app to support emergency food relief across Canada both completed within a month.
  • The Second Harvest Food Rescue App connects businesses with surplus food to local non-profits, ensuring good food gets to people.

Dollar General Announces New Commitments to Address Food Insecurity

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Together with Feeding America and local community food banks, we look forward to making a measurable impact in the fight against food insecurity.

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  • Together with Feeding America and local community food banks, we look forward to making a measurable impact in the fight against food insecurity.
  • Dollar General plans to expand this offering in up to 10,000 stores, including a meaningful number of stores located in food deserts.
  • Feeding America is grateful to Dollar General for ensuring that good, wholesome unsold food gets to people who need it most.
  • Dollar General and Feeding America initially began testing food donations in summer 2020 in several Indianapolis and Atlanta-area stores, and Dollar General recently expanded its donation footprint to its DG Fresh cold storage facilities.

OUTFRONT Media Announces Partnership with The Farmlink Project to Fight Food Insecurity

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Monday, June 28, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE:OUT) is pleased to announce a partnership with The Farmlink Project, whose organization's mission is to eliminate food insecurity.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE:OUT) is pleased to announce a partnership with The Farmlink Project, whose organization's mission is to eliminate food insecurity.
  • According to The Brookings Institution, one in every six children is affected by Food Insecurity.
  • The Farmlink Project provides over 30 million pounds of healthy, fresh food that would otherwise be wasted and is distributed to people in need through food banks across the country.
  • Farmlink and the issue of food insecurity is the second important cause initiative that OUTFRONT is focusing on in 2021 and beyond.