Last Mile Food Rescue Team
Julie and husband Steve on a rescue August 19, 2026 By Julie Shifman, Co-founder and VP of External Relations Recently, a check arrived at Last Mile for $100,000 — with…
August 10, 2026 By Eileen Budo, CEO, Last Mile Food Rescue Greater Cincinnati throws away an estimated 60 million pounds of food every year. In the same region, roughly one in five people don’t know where their next…
July 29, 2026 Recently, concerns have been raised regarding the national Cyclospora outbreak connected to certain produce. Because Taylor Farms is one of Last Mile Food Rescue’s largest food donors,…
May 18, 2026 Eileen Budo, Co-founder and CEO A Waterway in the Persian Gulf Most people hear “Strait of Hormuz” and think geopolitics. I hear it and think: hungry kids in Cincinnati. Hunger doesn’t start at…
Photo: Leigh Taylor Photography May 5, 2026 By Avery Swanson, Sr. Manager, Fleet Operations Two dollars more per gallon for gas is like an invasive plant that chokes off everything. It doesn’t just affect driving habits.…
By Eileen Budo, CEO, Last Mile Food Rescue Food has always been a focus in my life. Cooking and sharing meals means deep connection – nourishment on the most basic level, serving those you care…
Good News! The Love Thy Neighbor Fund at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is matching all gifts to Last Mile Food Rescue up to $25,000. This fund was created to strengthen…
On September 30, 2025, over 250 people showed up at The Mettey Event Center at Matthew 25 Ministries to celebrate five years of Last Mile Food Rescue. Food Rescue Heroes,…
This fall, as we reflect on five years of impact at Last Mile Food Rescue, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Patty Wilken, a dedicated Food Rescue Hero who…
November 13, 2026 By Eileen Budo, CEO, Last Mile Food Rescue Over the past month, we’ve seen how quickly hunger can grab ahold of communities. With the pause in SNAP…