1. Food Rescue in Ithaca, NY Meaghan Sheehan Rosen NYSAR 3, November 4, 2015

2. Sara Pines, founder of Friendship Donations Network. Rescuing food, Reducing hunger Since 1988 Ithaca, NY

4. Impact Over 1,000 pounds of fresh food rescued each day 2,000 people served each week through 30 food distribution programs 500,000 pounds of good food diverted from the landfill each year All of this is done with 100% volunteer effort.

5. Neighborhood Food Hubs Making it easy for home gardeners and CSA members to donate produce. 2013: 4 hubs, 700 lbs 2014: 10 hubs, 2,800 lbs 2015: 15 hubs, 8,268 lbs Total since 2013: 11,768 lbs

6. Looking ahead First ever national target to reduce food waste in U.S. announced in 2015 Education and Outreach – reduce more food waste locally – how to use donations of imperfect food Expand the model of Friendship Donations Network in other communities

7. Thank You Contact: Meaghan Sheehan Rosen, Program Coordinator Friendship Donations Network (607) 216-9522 info@FriendshipDonations.org www.FriendshipDonations.org /FriendshipDonations