Last Mile Food Rescue Updates
Eileen Budo, Co-founder and CEO A Waterway in the Persian Gulf Most people hear “Strait of Hormuz” and think geopolitics. I hear it and think: hungry kids in Cincinnati. Hunger doesn’t start at the dinner table. Here’s the…
Photo: Leigh Taylor Photography By Avery Swanson, Sr. Manager, Fleet Operations Two dollars more per gallon for gas is like an invasive plant that chokes off everything. It doesn’t just affect driving habits. It snakes its…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…