Our Story
It all started with one simple belief: Good food belongs to people, not landfills.
Inspired to tackle both food insecurity and food waste, Tom Fernandez and Julie Shifman joined forces to launch Last Mile Food Rescue, with the vision of connecting surplus food to those in need. They had the passion and drive, but they needed a logistics expert to make it happen. Enter Eileen Budo, who joined the leadership team from day one to turn this vision into reality.
With over 20 years of logistics experience at Procter & Gamble, Eileen brought invaluable expertise in supply chain management and efficiency, helping to shape Last Mile's operations from the ground up. As our founding Chief Operating Officer, she built and scaled our food rescue network to efficiently connect food donors with agencies serving those in need. Today, as CEO, Eileen leads Last Mile with the same strategic vision and dedication, and under her leadership, we’ve diverted millions of pounds of food from landfills to the tables of our community.
Help End Hunger and Wasted Food
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1. Reach out to us for more information
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2. Volunteer, donate food or give financially
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3. Feel good about doing your part
