Last Mile Food Rescue Updates

representing Last Mile’s school food rescue efforts to reduce food waste and feed families in Cincinnati.

From Cafeteria to Community: Rescuing Food and Feeding Families

August 21, 2025

Last Mile’s school food rescue program is transforming how cafeterias handle food waste, turning leftovers into meals for families. Recently entering the national stage via ReFed’s webinar “From Classroom to…

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Fresh rescued produce including peppers, potatoes, and zucchini with the Last Mile Food Rescue Cincinnati logo overlayed.

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

August 4, 2025

Behind every food rescue, we ask one simple question: Would you eat this in your own kitchen? Every day, Last Mile receives food rescue donations in all shapes, sizes, and…

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Community members gather at the Last Mile Market in front of the Price Hill Library to access free, fresh food from a mobile market van.

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

July 29, 2025

In neighborhoods across the city, Last Mile’s mobile market in Cincinnati is reshaping how people access food, bringing fresh, rescued ingredients right to the heart of the community. In July…

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Inside view of a neatly organized fridge with fresh produce, eggs, and drinks, symbolizing fridge restock trends and food waste awareness.

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

July 7, 2025

Have you ever found yourself oddly mesmerized by a video of someone perfectly restocking their fridge? This fridge restock trend has taken over social media… Not familiar with restock culture?…

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Pallets of rescued Yukon Gold potatoes loaded inside a Last Mile Food Rescue refrigerated truck

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

June 26, 2025

The Rescue Clock Was Ticking. Our Fleet Stepped Up. It started with a phone call, and the clock was ticking. 44,000 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes, still perfectly good to…

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Hands holding rich compost soil beside a pile of food scraps like vegetable peels and eggshells.

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

May 28, 2025

The fridge door swings open. You’re on a mission: grab what you need, get dinner started, avoid the science experiment forming in the produce drawer. But there they are. The…

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A group of Last Mile volunteers stand beside crates of rescued produce at Last Mile Market.

Earth Day Reflections: The Environmental Cost of Food Waste

April 21, 2025

You’ve probably heard us say, “We prevented  ___ pounds of CO₂ at the landfill this month.” What does this actually mean? In honor of Earth Day, we’re taking a closer…

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Repack container with taco chicken grab-and-go meal

Rescue, Repack, Redistribute

March 31, 2025

Rescue, Repack, Redistribute: The Power Behind Last Mile’s Newest Program Imagine huge trays of pulled pork from a stadium after a game, mashed potatoes from a local hospital or roasted…

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Last Mile Team reporting on food rescue initiatives

5 Ways Technology is Changing the Tide of Food Waste

March 13, 2025

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

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Here's to impact

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

February 21, 2025

By Eileen Budo, CEO Last Mile Food Rescue I’ve been reflecting on how Last Mile Food Rescue is making a difference in Cincinnati – rescuing surplus food, preventing waste, and…

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