Goleudy’s Post

Today, my kids took part in a Harvest Festival at their school, bringing a bag of food to support our local food bank. This tradition just reminds us the reality that many families in our community rely on these donations to make it through the week. It’s heartbreaking to know how many people,including kids, are struggling to get food on their plate, yet 1/3 of all food doesn’t make it to the plate and is wasted. Efforts by organisations like FareShare UK and local food banks are crucial, but we need broader changes to reduce waste and improve food access. 1 in 11 people globally goes to bed hungry every night 2.8billion people can't afford a healthy, nutritious diet - that’s 35% of the global population In June 2024: 14% of UK households were living in food insecurity, including 3M kids 2.5M adults reported not eating for a whole day because they couldn’t afford or get access to food #fighthunger #reducefoodwaste #supportlocalcommunities #gratefulforfood

The Big Food Project If you haven't heard of this incredible charity, they collect food from supermarkets, wholesalers, and manufacturers that would otherwise go to waste. This food is then distributed to more than 100 food banks across The Fylde, helping those in need and crisis. Their vision is to create communities where everyone has access to nutritious food and no food goes to waste. Through The Big Food Project and The Big Food Truck, in partnership with Blackpool Food Bank, they rescue surplus, nutritious food and redistribute it to over 14,000 people each month via their network of 80+ partner organisations on the Fylde Coast. If any of our associates wish to support this charity, please check out this web link https://lnkd.in/ehnf9rfw They want to be able to provide an additional 8,000 people per month who are experiencing food insecurity blackpoolfoodbank.co.uk Check out our website 📲 https://lnkd.in/eygwHURY _ _ _ #supplychain #logistics #supplychainmanagement #business #lancashirebusiness #supplychainsolutions #foodindustry #carehomesuk #carehomesupllies #cateringsuppliesuk #hotelsupplier

The need for food relief escalates during Winter months, as vulnerable people across Australia must choose between heating and food bills - particularly as the price of fresh produce continue to soar. On behalf of our amazing clients, PonyUp for Good has turned their decommissioned tech into another 55,000 fresh meal donations, via the dedicated work of SecondBite, Australia’s largest fresh food rescue charity, feeding over 150,000 people for free, every day of the year. As a Social Enterprise, PonyUp donates 50% of profits to SecondBite, by leveraging the residual value of your end of life technology. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gp46uxZ Xero, Karan Chodha, Jessica Brophy, Service Stream, Jo Brincat, Thiem Dao, David Durno, Fred IT Group, James Hector, Shehan Nathanael, Pino Fratangelo, Cricket Australia, Logicalis Australia, Daniel Barkho, Slater and Gordon Lawyers, Southern Cross Computer Systems, Geelong Grammar School, Melbourne Racing Club, , Carl Perkins, Engenco Limited, IFM Investors, Intrepid Travel, Community Care Chemist, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, Emma Watts CFRE, Matilde-Rose Andre, Cat Harding, Daniel Moorfield, Sharon Hill #FoodRelief #socialenterprise #environment #sustainability #ewaste #circulareconomy

Thank you, Nicole Machado, for the opportunity to be part of this incredible experience! It was my first time volunteering at a food drive, and the energy and dedication of everyone there truly moved me. Seeing the excitement of people coming together to donate to the local food bank really highlighted the impact we can make when we unite for a good cause. Here are a few reflections from this memorable experience and how we can carry these lessons into our daily lives and work: The Power of Teamwork: Watching everyone work side by side, each person adding their unique contribution, reminded me how much more we can achieve together than alone. It’s a great reminder that teamwork is at the heart of meaningful progress. Small Actions Make a Big Impact: Every item donated, no matter how small, contributed to the bigger picture. This is true at work as well—small, consistent actions add up. By focusing on small, impactful tasks daily, we can drive productivity and see real results over time. Resilience: Coordinating and carrying out a food drive takes dedication and persistence. When challenges arise, we need resilience to push through—whether we’re stocking shelves or tackling a big project at work. Never Giving Up: There were moments when it seemed overwhelming, but everyone kept going because they believed in the cause. In work and life, when we stay committed to our purpose, we can overcome obstacles that seemed impossible at first. Support for a Right Cause: When you’re working toward something that genuinely helps others, people naturally want to pitch in and be part of the movement. Having a clear, meaningful purpose invites others to support and uplift you, both in community efforts and professional goals. Thankful for the opportunity to contribute to something bigger than myself and for the chance to reflect on these values. Looking forward to putting them into practice every day!

🌟 Calling all Food Industry Leaders! 🌟 Did you know that in the United States alone, 44 million people experience food insecurity every day? At Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC), we're on a mission to change that. RLC exists to prevent good quality food from being wasted. In 2023, RLC redistributed over 3.8 million pounds of food, providing over 3.1 million meals and preventing over 8.8 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions. We couldn't have achieved this without our dedicated food donor partners whose support has been instrumental in scaling our impact and reaching more communities. We need your help! Does your company have excess or obsolete product? Visit our donate food page today to learn more about how you can become a part of the solution: https://lnkd.in/dqaT3c_N Together, we can ensure that good food feeds people, not landfills. 🍽️💙 #FoodRescue #EndHunger #RescuingLeftoverCuisine

Georgia Main Food Group Limited is leading the charge in reducing food waste—and they’re doing it through action, not just donations. In partnership with the Immigrant Link (ILCS), Georgia Main staff recently spent a day volunteering to pack and distribute nutritious food hampers for families in need. This experience brought them face-to-face with the people and communities they’ve been supporting through their food recovery program. Since partnering with FoodMesh in 2020, Georgia Main has diverted 2.4 million kg of unsold food—equivalent to more than 4 million meals—to charitable organizations. Read all about it in our latest post on the Quirky Pear blog: https://lnkd.in/gg7QKks6 This is the kind of leadership we need to fight hunger and reduce environmental impact. By not only donating unsold food but also stepping onto the frontlines, Georgia Main is helping to build a stronger, more sustainable future for everyone. A huge thank you to ILCS for their tireless work, and to the Georgia Main team for going above and beyond! 💡 Is your business ready to take action against food waste and make a difference in your community? Contact us today to learn how we can help you waste less and feed more. #Sustainability #FoodWasteReduction #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityImpact #HungerActionMonth #FoodRecovery #MetroVanLovesFood

The US is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet the wealth inequity gap continues to widen, the middle class seems to be disappearing, the cost of living expense increases is outpacing rise in wages, and, and, and... the list goes on. All of these "ands" are creating multiple levels of insecurity-- food insecurity, housing insecurity, education insecurity, wage insecurity. I know several of my friends Christopher Morris, CUDE, CCUFC and Mark Volz, CUDE, CCM who continue to give of their resources and time at these food pantries in Madison. What if each of us were for 30 days to give up "something" that we enjoy (i.e. Starbucks, eating out weekly) and instead donate either that money or goods in kind to our local food pantries? And then once you have figured out that you can probably do without one or two things of small cost in your life, continue to donate that money! Or even maybe go a day without eating anything and provide the money equivalent of meals for that one day to food banks and pantries...and oh by the way it might give you a small "taste" of what it is like not to have food to eat and how that impacts you not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Use the link below to see what the food insecurity looks like in your community. https://lnkd.in/e6HVa2GP FYI, In my small rural county in White County Tennessee, 16.3% of the population are food insecure- 4,480 people. #foodinsecurity #creditunions

🍽️ Ever wondered about the difference between a food bank and a food shelf? Let's break it down! 🏦 Food Bank: Think of it as a large warehouse that collects, stores, and distributes food to various community organizations like shelters, soup kitchens, and pantries. Food banks often work on a regional or national level, serving a wide area and collaborating with food producers, retailers, and donors to gather surplus food. 🛒 Food Shelf: On the other hand, a food shelf is typically a smaller-scale operation located within a community or neighborhood. It directly serves individuals and families in need by providing them with groceries and essential food items. Food shelves rely heavily on local donations and volunteer efforts to keep their shelves stocked and support their community members. Both play critical roles in combating hunger and food insecurity, but they operate in slightly different ways to serve their communities effectively. Whether you're donating to a food bank or volunteering at a food shelf, your contribution makes a real difference in the lives of those facing hunger.