September 30, 2013 – the first day Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue began operations. Fast forward 3,650 days and Saving Grace has reached a milestone in its history, celebrating ten years of operations. Founded by CEO/President Beth Ostdiek Smith, Saving Grace continues to reshape the conversation in the Omaha metro around wasted food and its…
Creating a sustainable food system is a challenging issue, and awareness about it needs to start at a younger age, according to panelists at a recent Food for Thought discussion. The event was hosted by Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue and Creighton University. Panelists shared how they are learning about sustainability. “Four years ago, this…
Hunger and homelessness are realities in Omaha. Over 90,000 people in the metro area are food insecure, meaning they lack consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. More than 1,400 people are homeless. The Stephen Center and Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue, along with presenting sponsor American National Bank, are shining a…
Statistics show 45 million to 55 million people in the United States are food insecure. While this represents 12-15 percent of the population, the rates are higher in some segments. Single women with children and people of color are disproportionately affected by food insecurity, according to Dr. Rebecca de Souza, professor of communication at the…
Do food label terms such as “best by,” “sell by,” “best if used by” and “use by” confuse you? If so, you’re not alone. “Most people really don’t know what those dates mean,” says Anna Curry, registered dietitian and director of culinary and nutrition programming at Whispering Roots. “There’s a lot of misinformation.” This confusion…
Saving Grace may be best known for rescuing excess perishable food from businesses and redistributing it to partner agencies that feed the hungry. However, raising awareness and educating the community about wasted food also is an important part of the organization’s work. Reduction of household food waste has economic and environmental benefits: A Penn State…
Earth Day Omaha and Sarpy County Earth Day have moved to primarily a virtual format for 2021, and Saving Grace is a participant in the Nebraska Earth Day Passport. From April 15 through May 15, participants are being challenged to submit photos featuring one of Saving Grace’s food donors. Photos must be submitted to receive…
While 2020 was the final year for Omaha Gives, Saving Grace is excited about a new opportunity through Share Omaha for our community to learn how we feed hungry bellies, rather than landfills, with excess perishable food. Support Saving Grace during Share Omaha’s Do Good Week April 19 to 24 and multiply the impact of…
Participants in the Omaha Hunger Experience gathered around their own dinner tables to learn about hunger and homelessness in Omaha. The second annual Omaha Hunger Experience was presented one week before Thanksgiving by Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue and the Stephen Center as part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The virtual event included dinner,…
In recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 15-22, Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue and the Stephen Center are hosting a virtual Omaha Hunger Experience on Thursday, November 19. The public is invited to take part in this unique in-home dining event that highlights the disparity between those who are hungry and those who…
