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A Waterway in the Persian Gulf. A Farm in Pennsylvania. A Food Pantry in Cincinnati.
May 18, 2026 Eileen Budo, Co-founder and CEO A Waterway in the Persian Gulf Most people hear “Strait of Hormuz”…
$2 More Per Gallon is $2 Less for Food
Photo: Leigh Taylor Photography May 5, 2026 By Avery Swanson, Sr. Manager, Fleet Operations Two dollars more per gallon for gas is like an…
Feasting and Fasting – Empathy and Connection
By Eileen Budo, CEO, Last Mile Food Rescue Food has always been a focus in my life. Cooking and sharing meals means deep connection –…
Limited Time: Donations Doubled Up to $25,000 by the Love Thy Neighbor Fund
Good News! The Love Thy Neighbor Fund at the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is matching all gifts to Last Mile…
Miles of Gratitude 2025: Five Years of Rescuing Food and Building Community in Cincinnati
On September 30, 2025, over 250 people showed up at The Mettey Event Center at Matthew 25 Ministries to celebrate…
Food Rescue Hero Spotlight: Meet Patty – 400 Rescues and Counting with Last Mile Food Rescue
This fall, as we reflect on five years of impact at Last Mile Food Rescue, we’re thrilled to shine the…
SNAP Benefits Cut in Cincinnati: How Last Mile Food Rescue Is Responding
November 13, 2026 By Eileen Budo, CEO, Last Mile Food Rescue Over the past month, we’ve seen how quickly hunger…
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.…
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