Last Mile Food Rescue Updates
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Last year at Last Mile, we accomplished many great things with the help of our Food Rescue Heroes. With over 800 volunteers, we completed 13,000 food rescues and rescued over…
It’s common knowledge that food insecurity is one of the biggest problems we face as a global society; but it sometimes feels like even though everyone acknowledges it and accepts…