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…
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…
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,…
It’s up to all of us to make changes that will reduce the amount of food waste in our country. That’s the message heard by those watching “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” during Saving Grace’s Drive-in Movie Night on Oct. 8. The fundraiser, which celebrated Saving Grace’s seventh birthday, provided a safe and unique…
While the pandemic may have altered the way Project Hope distributes pantry items to those in need, it hasn’t changed the agency’s focus on providing healthy perishable foods provided by Saving Grace. Two days a week, Saving Grace’s drivers deliver fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, dairy products, eggs, meats and other perishable foods to Project Hope. Veda…
Hunger and homelessness are real issues in the Omaha community – more than 72,000 people in Douglas County are food insecure, and approximately 2,000 people in the Omaha area are homeless. Those attending The Omaha Hunger Experience on November 21 got a firsthand look at the effects hunger has on individuals and families. Attendees at…
Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue and AmpleHarvest are both dedicated to connecting excess fresh food with those in need. The founders/CEOs of the two organizations recently shared their stories of creating programs to address opportunities in their communities. The two advocates were guest speakers for the Oct. 17 “Sustainable Solutions to Food Waste” presentation that…
A full house of nearly 120 supporters enjoyed an evening at Dante on Sept. 30 as Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue celebrated its sixth birthday. Staggered dinner times enabled guests to enjoy a special dinner with their friends or family, with table ambassadors providing information about Saving Grace at each table. Since operations began on…
Have tomatoes coming out of your ears? Cucumbers up to your eyelids? Peppers ready to pop? Whether you buy in bulk, have a garden that is overflowing, or just want some fresh recipes and ideas – plan to join us on August 28th at 8:30am to hear from Melissa Sherlock – a Certified Food for…
Let’s talk about loving the food you already have at home, because after all, food in the trash is money in the trash. When you throw out food, you’re not only wasting the food itself, but also the resources used to make that food, particularly water. Unregulated dates on our foods’ labels lead to misinformation…
