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SNAP Benefits Cut in Cincinnati: How Last Mile Food Rescue Is Responding

By Eileen Budo, CEO, Last Mile Food Rescue Over the past month, we’ve seen how quickly hunger can grab ahold…

From Cafeteria to Community: Rescuing Food and Feeding Families

Last Mile’s school food rescue program is transforming how cafeterias handle food waste, turning leftovers into meals for families. Recently…

Would You Eat It? Inside Last Mile’s Food Rescue Process: 

Behind every food rescue, we ask one simple question: Would you eat this in your own kitchen? Every day, Last…

Feeding Hope: Last Mile’s Mobile Market Brings Fresh Food Where It’s Needed Most

In neighborhoods across the city, Last Mile’s mobile market in Cincinnati is reshaping how people access food, bringing fresh, rescued…

Fridge Restock Trend and Food Waste: The Rise of Restock Culture

Have you ever found yourself oddly mesmerized by a video of someone perfectly restocking their fridge? This fridge restock trend…

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.…

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…

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…

Rescue, Repack, Redistribute

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

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…

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…

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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