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Last week Community Works Works held our Winter Food Network Meeting (with reps from foodbanks across Adur/Worthing). This session was hosted by at one of our member’s premises. The Gateway Hub in Fishersgate Southwick 🥰 Another eventful in-person networking opportunity for members to come together to share experiences and discuss the pressing challenges and indeed opportunities foodbanks are coming across in an environment where cost of living is rising. How do we balance stringent food standards with the urgent need to reduce food waste and support foodbanks meeting rising demand. And how can we empower Foodbanks by creating clearer guidelines for the donation of surplus food and improving logistics to bridge the gap between surplus and scarcity. We had the opportunity to tour their incredible facility including their cafe area. food pantry and storage and their shop ❤️. Of course, it won’t be a food network meeting without food and Jill and team at Gateway Hub delivered exceptionally with a festive spread of yummy nibbles.🥘🍛🥗🍝🧇 A huge thank you to all attending members for their insights and commitment to creating a sustainable food system. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💡 Looking forward to working with these incredible movers and shakers working to support vulnerable families and individuals across the area next year and if you have ideas or initiatives addressing food waste or food insecurity, we would love to connect and learn from you. Jess Estcourt Jess Sumner Sue Brown Iryna Tyazhkorob Mel Willson A.Khristina Mc Cormack #foodbanks #foodnetworks #communityfridge #foodpantry #Sustainability #FoodWaste #FoodSecurity #Collaboration #CommunityImpact

🎉 Celebrating 2 Million Meals. Delivered! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that The FoodDrop Project has officially hit a major milestone: 2 million meals delivered to those in need! Since its launch in early 2023, The FoodDrop Project has worked to redistribute surplus food, providing thousands of nutritious meals daily, thanks to our incredible lead partners at FareShare UK and The Felix Project. Through applying innovative and fresh thinking to existing challenges in food supply, this project overcame significant barriers, integrating resources for efficient food management and utilisation. Supermarkets have long faced inefficiency and high disposal costs for surplus food, while community members were going without essential food. Transporting unused food posed logistical challenges, necessitating a collaborative approach involving supermarkets, logistics companies, charities, and distributors. The FoodDrop Project addresses these challenges by leveraging our various stakeholders' strengths and resources to create an efficient food redistribution system. Our collective vision to redistribute surplus food at a large scale was realised by The Wasu Foundation securing a 20-tonne lorry, enabling the movement of over £10 million worth of food since January 2023. This logistical capability also allowed The Felix Project to scale hot meal production to 3,400 meals daily. Together, we're making a real impact, fighting food insecurity, and strengthening communities. A huge thank you to everyone involved—this achievement wouldn't be possible without you! Here’s to the next million meals. 🌍🍲 #FoodDrop #EndingHunger #CommunityImpact

Chef Mark McEwan recently visited Izumi Aquaculture, one of our trusted partners leading the way in sustainable, locally-raised fish farming here in Ontario. 🐟✨   What’s truly exciting is their innovative floating raceway systems—these cutting-edge technologies allow for precise control over water quality, temperature, and waste management, all while minimizing energy use and protecting the environment. 🌿💧   At The McEwan Group, we’re committed to bringing the freshest, most responsibly farmed ingredients to your table. Our partnership with Izumi Aquaculture is a perfect example of how collaboration with forward-thinking local producers ensures that our kitchens always serve food that’s both high-quality and eco-conscious.   We can’t wait to continue supporting these game-changers in sustainable aquaculture! #ChefMarkMcEwan #TheMcEwanGroup #SustainableFarming #EnvironmentallyFriendly

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐁𝐢-𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 2025 Connecticut Foodshare's Mobile Pantry will extend its partnership with Bridgeport Hospital into 2025, offering nutritious food to families in need every other Wednesday. The program, which has supported over 16,000 community members, will resume January 8 and run through December 10. Full story: https://lnkd.in/dRUjKGJn #FoodSecurity #CommunitySupport #ConnecticutNews #BridgeportHospital #CTHealthNews #FoodShare #HealthyLiving #NutritionMatters

World Food Safety Day 2024 Awards: Organizational Category - (Innovative Food Safety Practices in Food Banks and Charities Award) #worldfoodsafetyday #worldfoodsafetyday2022 #worldfoodsafety #food #foodsafety #foodandbeverageindustry #foodandbeverage #foodbusiness #foodblogger #foodfraud #fooddefense #foodquality #WFSDAwards #Awards #foodsafetymanagementsystem #iso22000 #foodtech #foodtechnology #OrganizationalAwards #AwardCategory #OrganizationalAwardCategory

Piscataquis Regional Food Center Adjusts Service Area to Focus on Core Communities Starting January 1, 2025, the Piscataquis Regional Food Center (PRFC) will focus its marketplace services exclusively on residents of Piscataquis County and the Dover-Foxcroft community. This adjustment, though difficult, ensures PRFC can continue to provide quality support to those most in need within their core service area. In 2025, residents of Dover-Foxcroft, Atkinson, and Bowerbank will be invited to shop at the Food Center marketplace twice monthly. All other residents of Piscataquis County will be invited to shop once per month. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gik-vjwi

🌟 DICP Food Pantry: A Year of Impact in 2024! This year, the DICP Food Pantry continued to provide vital support to Denver’s communities, addressing food insecurity and helping families thrive. Through over 200 pantry days, we distributed an incredible 207,062 pounds of food, serving 15,290+ individuals across the city. Operating with a client-choice model, we prioritize fresh, nutritious options like fruits and vegetables to empower families to make choices that fit their needs. Thanks to partnerships with organizations like Food Bank of the Rockies and Parker Task Force, we’ve ensured that healthy food is accessible to those who need it most. 🎥 Watch the full impact in our Annual Report video: https://buff.ly/3zBBEHC 💛 Together, we’ve made a difference—one meal, one family, one community at a time. Here’s to continuing this critical work in 2025! #DICP #FoodPantryImpact #CommunitySupport #FightingHunger #DenverStrong Add tags

Many grocery stores face significant challenges in getting surplus food to people who need it. This issue often stems from outdated and ineffective processes that lead to unnecessary waste. A recent viral TikTok video highlighted this problem, showing how Whole Foods allegedly discards large quantities of perfectly good food, none of which was expired. The video sparked outrage, as the TikToker discovered hundreds of loaves of bread and other goods in a single dumpster, all of which could have been donated. This story is a stark reminder that we can—and must—do better. At EETZ Rescue, we know that technology can solve the food waste problem. By modernizing our processes and fostering better partnerships, we can ensure that surplus food reaches those who need it most. Join us in our mission to make a meaningful difference in our communities! #FoodWaste #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #EETZRescue #GroceryStores #ZeroWaste

One year into its partnership with the New Zealand Food Network (NZFN), Foodstuffs South Island has rescued over a million dollars worth of food to support families and communities facing food insecurity across the South Island. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMnDzNEw #FMCG #Grocery #Supermarkets #NZSupermarkets #SupermarketsNZ #NZGrocery #GroceryIndustry #GroceryRetail

Hey, did you know that the demand for food at our local food pantries has increased 112% over the last two years?!? #Foodinsecurity is a real problem in our communities. See the article below in The CAP Times with information from WayForward Resources, The River Food Pantry, and other local area food pantries on real statistics and how we can help. #communityimpact https://lnkd.in/gpCgFAAm