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From Our CEO
At Last Mile Food Rescue, we envision a future where every meal fuels hope, resilience and possibility. Together, we continue to challenge the status quo, striving for a world where food nourishes people — not landfills.
Your support in 2024 — whether as a food donor, volunteer, nonprofit partner or financial contributor — has been the catalyst for our journey forward. The numbers speak for themselves: Since our inception, we've rescued over 11 million pounds of food, provided millions of meals and prevented the harmful release of CO2 into our atmosphere.
But the future calls for even greater strides. This year, with your partnership, we innovated and expanded:
- Our refrigerated storage and fleet upgrades ensured that no meal was left behind due to logistics.
- The Last Mile On the Go, a collaboration with Easterseals Redwood, repackaged surplus food for quicker, more accessible distribution.
- Increased event rescues and community collaborations helped us reach even more people where they are.
- A move to a new operational space prepared us to scale up our mission and impact.
With gratitude, we look forward to the journey ahead… together, fueling the future and driving change.
Eileen Budo
Chief Executive Officer
Fueling the Future
11 Million Pounds of Food Rescued!
As of December 2024, Last Mile Food Rescue reached an incredible milestone — 11 million pounds of food rescued since our first rescue in November 2020. This translates to 9 million meals provided to individuals facing food insecurity and 33 million pounds of CO₂ emissions prevented by keeping food out of landfills.
In 2024 alone, we rescued 4.4 million pounds of food thanks to our dedicated network of
- 403 food donors.
- 821 volunteers.
- 145 partner agencies.
With continued support, we are fueling a future where good food feeds people, not landfills.
Powered By Food Rescue Heroes
In 2024, 821 dedicated volunteers completed over 18,975 rescues using the Last Mile Food Rescue App. Powered by technology and supported by our dispatch team, these Food Rescue Heroes ensured that food donations from companies, cafeterias, restaurants and more reached those who need it most. Their commitment expanded our reach, strengthened our impact and helped us tackle new challenges in the fight against food waste and hunger.
Supported by Donors
In 2024, we received more than $1.2 million in contributions through:
- Board and individual donations.
- Corporate, organization and foundation donations.
- Government grants.
Innovation in Action
We’re constantly on the lookout for new ways to connect excess food with the people who need it most.
In 2024, we added:
Refrigerated storage and an expanded fleet
The addition of a refrigerated container and a new box truck revolutionized our logistics in 2024. From warehouses and distressed loads, we bridged the gap between excess and access, ensuring 1.3 million pounds of large loads of food reached our community.
Last Mile On-the-Go, a repack program
Through a partnership with the Community Hub at Easterseals Redwood, we are rescuing large trays of prepared food and repackaging them into smaller grab-and-go containers for distribution to those in need.
Together We’re Fueling the Future
As we continue to work, our commitment remains steadfast: to rescue more food, reach more communities and further reduce waste. Join us as a food donor, volunteer, partner agency or financial supporter and help us go even further.
Are you ready to #GoTheExtraMile?
