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Our Fleet Saved 44,000 Pounds of Food. Now We Need Your Help.

The Rescue Clock Was Ticking. Our Fleet Stepped Up. It started with a phone call, and the clock was ticking.…

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What to Do With Food You Can’t Rescue: Start Composting

The fridge door swings open. You’re on a mission: grab what you need, get dinner started, avoid the science experiment…

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Earth Day Reflections: The Environmental Cost of Food Waste

You’ve probably heard us say, “We prevented  ___ pounds of CO₂ at the landfill this month.” What does this actually…

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Rescue, Repack, Redistribute

Rescue, Repack, Redistribute: The Power Behind Last Mile’s Newest Program Imagine huge trays of pulled pork from a stadium after…

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5 Ways Technology is Changing the Tide of Food Waste

Food waste is a massive problem that affects our environment, economy, and communities. Every year, about one-third of all food…

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Here's to impact

Here’s to Impact: Fighting Food Waste & Hunger in Cincinnati

By Eileen Budo, CEO Last Mile Food Rescue I’ve been reflecting on how Last Mile Food Rescue is making a…

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New Year, New Opportunities to Get Involved

Last year at Last Mile, we accomplished many great things with the help of our Food Rescue Heroes. With over…

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Food Allergies in a Food Insecure World: How S.A.F.E. Is Tackling It 

It’s common knowledge that food insecurity is one of the biggest problems we face as a global society; but it…

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Winter Weather Policies

Hey Food Rescue Heroes! When it comes to winter weather, it’s our top priority to keep you safe on the…

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You Get What you Give

By Sean Arnold, Last Mile Intern We have volunteers of all ages. Some are in high school trying to pick…

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Here’s to 500,000 more!

We did it! Thanks to the amazing efforts of our Food Rescue Heroes we have saved half a million pounds…

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Watch Your Back!

Rescuing food is a big job! If you have a heavy rescue, you can ALWAYS ask the workers at the…

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