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FoodRecovery.org, formerly MEANS (Matching Excess And Needs for Stability) Database, is an online platform connecting organizations with surplus food to communities in need, championing sustainability by diverting edible food away from landfills. Since 2015, we’ve...

FoodRecovery.org’s Large Donations Team Made History in 2025 with 50-State Food Distribution Sweep: As the nation celebrates America250 this Fourth of July, the organization reflects on a landmark achievement that embodies the power of unity and service across all 50 states.

By: Michelle Gornicki, Social Media Coordinator June 28, 2026 – FoodRecovery.org’s Large Donations team has made history. What began as an ambitious internal goal has culminated in a landmark achievement: for the first time in the organization’s history, the team...