Waste Not is driven to be a resource for those struggling with hunger in our community. During the rapidly evolving situation surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, we are committed to continuing our important work of eliminating food waste and alleviating hunger for those in need. In line with this core purpose, outlined below are the actions we’re taking and ways you can support your community during this time of uncertainty. 

 

First and foremost, we’re continuing to connect prepared food to nonprofit agencies serving those in need, including homeless individuals and children. Compassion is one of Waste Not’s core values, so we recognize that while social distancing practices like school closures increase safety, families who are on the brink of poverty are disproportionately impacted. As a result, our nonprofit partners are experiencing additional pressure to serve their clients who are in need of more food. When Waste Not connects prepared food to a nonprofit partner, it not only benefits their clients experiencing hunger, but it greatly reduces the resources the agency needs to spend.

 

Secondly, due to several events being canceled throughout the Valley, we’re experiencing a surge of food donations. We have always recognized that the solution to reducing hunger relies on collaborative and innovative solutions that prevent excess food from going to waste and efficiently delivering it directly to those in need. During this unprecedented time, we welcome the opportunity to foster new community partnerships while providing individuals and families with the food they need.

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There’s lots more that can be done. Here’s how you can help: 

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• Encourage food businesses with excess food to donate, please contact Hillary Bryant at (602) 361-9162 or hillary@wastenotaz.org

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• Attend our next VIRTUAL volunteer driver training. Sign up HERE.

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• Drive out hunger by donating today. Every dollar counts.

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Right now, more than ever, we need to come together as a community to support those who need it most.

 

While we don’t know when this health situation will end, we do know that there are many opportunities to keep good food out of our landfills and deliver it to hungry people throughout the Valley.