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Interview with Ellen Schoenberg
Ellen Schoenberg is a Project Coordinator with FoodRecovery.org and the fairy behind the newsletter magic you receive monthly. In a series of interviews I am working on to feature our superstars, here’s what Ellen had to say about the inspiring work she does on our team. If you want to see these interviews early, make sure you sign up to receive our newsletter!
Community Initiatives: Grassroots Efforts to Combat Food Waste and Boost Public Health
Community-driven initiatives play a pivotal role in addressing pressing issues like food waste and public health. Fostering local engagement and collaboration, these grassroots efforts not only reduce environmental impact but also promote healthier communities. This blog explores inspiring examples of community initiatives that have successfully tackled food waste, leading to improved health outcomes and greater sustainability.
ChowBank Food Recovery App Acquired by MEANS Database
Today at the World Food Prize Foundation’s Iowa Hunger Summit, MEANS Database announced their acquisition of Des Moines-based food rescue app ChowBank. Since its debut in 2015, ChowBank helped users like Eat Greater Des Moines as the organization rescued nearly twenty...