Episode 213: How Can Organizations Fight Against Food Waste Through Food Recovery Interventions
About the Podcast
Today, Clancy speaks with Regina Harmon, the Executive Director of Food Recovery Network since 2015, who has been a pivotal voice in raising awareness and harnessing action to reduce food waste, end hunger, and positively impact the environment. You won’t want to miss this episode their discussion about the most pressing challenges in food recovery, the interventions about food recovery as a fight against food waste, and what to do with surplus foods. They also talked about the Food Date Labeling Act and how date label impacts food waste. Listen and enjoy the show!
About Regina Harmon
Regina Harmon has been the Executive Director of the Food Recovery Network since 2015 and has been a pivotal voice in raising awareness and harnessing action to reduce food waste, end hunger, and positively impact the environment. She was recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the food industry by SELF magazine and Food Tank. She is also a board member of Food Tank and Earth Island Institute and a member of the Philadelphia artists' collaborative, Pink Noise Projects.
Discussion Takeaways
- Food Recovery Network was started by college students at the University of Maryland in 2011. It is a national nonprofit that mobilizes 8,000 college students, food providers, and local businesses in the fight against climate change and hunger.
- If a person is food insecure, they are also probably housing insecure, transportation insecure, child support insecure, and medically insecure.
- There is a need to stop the cycle of food waste by making interventions for food recovery.
- Standardizing date labels in food can make the food that would be thrown away into landfill go into large food banks. The confusing date label tells people not to accept the food when, in fact, it is still safe and dignified to eat.
- OLO is a food-sharing application where you share your extra food with others who want or need it.
- Food dignity is an invitation and an offering with love. Food is part of every single culture.
#1 tip to improve access to healthy food
The name of the game is relationships—building trust with food providers and shelters ensures that food reaches the right place safely and efficiently.
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