The Stuyvesant Food Security Club

April 05, 2023 00:14:03
The Stuyvesant Food Security Club
Simple Acts, Big Impact
The Stuyvesant Food Security Club

Apr 05 2023 | 00:14:03

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Hosted By

Natalie Silverstein, MPH

Show Notes

Each year, 119 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States. That equates to 130 billion meals nearly 40% of all food in America is wasted. Today's guests - Skai, Max, and Ben - noticed how much food was being wasted in their school cafeteria and decided to do something about it.

Learn more about Food for All and The Stuyvesant Food Security Club at: www.foodforallnyc.org and on Instagram @stuyvesant_food_security_club

Grassroots Grocery (a network of community fridges) is mentioned in this episode. Learn more at www.grassrootsgrocery.org and on IG @grassrootsgroceryny

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