JW: To raise awareness of a problem and inspire more people join the fight to shake up our broken food system and save the food! MFNW: What is your favorite way to cut down on waste in your own kitchen? MFNW: What do you hope to see as a result of this event? This event brings together food manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, educational institutions, and organizations to raise awareness of a problem that we can only overcome together and across sectors. JW: We all have to address our relationship with the timely and critical issue of food waste. MFNW: Why is an event like Make Food Not Waste important to the community? Working for Hungry Harvest has given me the opportunity to help mend a broken food system & ensure a more sustainable future by working every day to end food waste and eliminate hunger in my community. Meanwhile, 20 percent of Americans live in food insecurity. JW: Every year, 40% of food goes to waste in this country. Jess White, Hungry Harvest’s Detroit Market Manager MFNW: Why is the issue of reducing food waste important to you? Jess White, Hungry Harvest’s Detroit Market Manager, talked to us about Hungry Harvest and why they chose to support Make Food Not Waste. And hopefully, you’ll become inspired to pick them up next time you see them for sale. Come try these dishes and you’ll see firsthand that these beauties taste just like standard vegetables. Their donated “ugly” produce will be the base for the chefs’ delicious dishes throughout the day. We are delighted to have Hungry Harvest as our partner for Make Food Not Waste. In just a few years, Hungry Harvest has kept more than 9 million pounds of food from ending up in landfills – good news for our planet, our farmers, and our bellies. They rescue those fruits and vegetables that don’t make the cut and deliver them to home cooks. Hungry Harvest is one of the organizations that stop this from happening. Where does all that funny-looking produce go? Sadly, much of it gets thrown away or is left on the fields even though it tastes just like the uniform produce we see in the stores. You help with every plate you create.Not all fruits and vegetables look like what we see in the grocery store. Be adventurous with every meal you cook and discover the nourishing power of every plant. Experiment with produce you’ve never tried. Since 2014, we’ve rescued over 27 million pounds of produce and provided over 1.7 million pounds to our neighbors in need with the help of our local hunger-solving partners and initiatives. Cutting food waste in half globally could reduce our ecological footprint by 16% and ensure a more sustainable future. Through our reduced-cost Produce in a SNAP Markets, donations to local hunger-solving organizations, and our Emergency Box Food program we are expanding our reach to help get food to those who need it the most.Īnd the impact of rescuing wasted food extends well beyond our bellies. Every Harvest we deliver saves at least 10 pounds of food from going to waste, helps close food access gaps, and works to reduce our overall environmental impact. And we see every part of every plant as an opportunity for creativity, to build a better, waste-free future for everyone.Īt Hungry Harvest we’re bringing plant power to the people by rescuing farm fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste and affordably and conveniently bringing them right to your door. We share every color, shape, and size of the harvest to fill plates with joy and variety. Those who are aren’t afraid to play with their food and discover new, healthy meals along the way. We’re here for the experimenters, explorers, and inventors of the kitchen.
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