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…
A fourth refrigerated truck was added to Saving Grace’s fleet last month to meet growing demand for our food rescue and delivery services. Purchase of the truck was funded with a grant from the Harper Family Foundation. Betsy Murphy, Harper Family Foundation spokesperson, said they were impressed by the passion of the Saving Grace team.…
2018 was a big year for Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue, thanks to the support of those who believe in our mission. We celebrated our fifth birthday in October, and by the end of the year the lifetime total of food rescued exceeded 2.9 million pounds. Here are a few highlights of the 2018 as…
Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue continues to expand its impact on food waste and hunger in the Omaha area. Since operations began in October 2013, more than 2.9 million pounds of excess healthy food has been rescued and redistributed to feed the hungry. Last year alone Saving Grace rescued 905,765 pounds of perishable food valued…
Saving Grace’s first refrigerated truck rolled out onto the streets of Omaha on Sept. 30, 2013. This launched a grassroots effort, filling an unmet niche to rescue excess perishable food and deliver it to local nonprofit agencies to feed the hungry rather than toss it in a dumpster – while also educating the public on…
