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Every year, the average American household throws away food worth several hundred dollars. Not only does that waste money, it’s also a...

In the United States, thousands of families struggle to put food on the table, at the same time millions of tons of food are thrown away each year. However, food waste and food insecurity can be solved as a singular issue. The Problem Food Waste : The U.S. discards nearly 40% of its food supply, which is around  120 billion pounds each year. This waste is from farms, grocery stores, restaurants, and households. Food Insecurity: At the same time, over 44 million Americans live

Food waste is a nationwide crisis, however it is strongly prevalent in the Midwest. While it’s difficult to get exact numbers, we can still paint a picture by examining national data and regional trends. National Food Waste The United States discards nearly 60 million tons  of food each year, which is roughly 120 billion pounds , almost 40% of the food supply.  Feeding America estimates that 92 billion pounds  of food go to waste each year. This is roughly 145 billion meals  

Food rescue is about more than just saving food; it’s about nourishing communities, reducing waste, and promoting sustainability. Every pound of food saved is a meal for someone in need and one less pound of waste in our environment. Every year, millions of pounds of perfectly good food are wasted in the United States. This often happens because the food is near its sell-by date, has slight packaging damage, or grocery stores, farms, and restaurants have extra supplies. Food