… But I am just one person

By: Emily Grant – Director of Operations Every morning I wake up and read the news, and there are days when I feel pretty helpless. It is easy to get stuck in a dark hole whether it is about politics, global wars, our environment… and the list goes on. I am sure...

How schools are fighting waste in Florida

By: Emily Grant – Director of Florida Operations Trade or toss? Growing up, we started school after Labor Day, and my favorite thing to do was get all my school supplies organized. I still remember the excitement of freshly sharpened pencils and erasers. I...

Meet Our Partners: Bmore Community Food

From a devastating fire, a beautiful relationship formed between Bmore Community Food and MEANS Database. A donor introduced us and mentioned their need as they work through this trying time and still make an impact on their community. Since July 20th, we have...

My Personal Experience Working with MEANS Database

By Espoir Sepa I am super excited to share with you my first-ever experience in the United States in Washington DC, where I did my fellowship program for three months which started in September 2022 and ended in December 2022.  The Community Engagement Exchange(CEE)...

THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH INVOLVEMENT

By: Jeffrey Kwabena Yeboah The Community Engagement Exchange Program (CEE) is an initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) that focuses on developing a global network of emerging civil society leaders who...

Remote Full-Time Program Manager Position

Program Description  MEANS Database is seeking a Program Manager applicant based in Florida to join our team starting in mid-September. As a food recovery platform, we have been making strides to increase food recovery in Florida and are looking for a food waste...