Last Mile Food Rescue Updates

Feasting and Fasting – Empathy and Connection

February 16, 2026

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…

Limited Time: Donations Doubled Up to $25,000 by the Love Thy Neighbor Fund

November 26, 2025

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…

Miles of Gratitude 2025: Five Years of Rescuing Food and Building Community in Cincinnati

November 26, 2025

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,…

Food Rescue Hero Spotlight: Meet Patty – 400 Rescues and Counting with Last Mile Food Rescue

November 19, 2025

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…

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

November 13, 2025

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 funding, thousands of…

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…

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…

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…

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?…

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…