Saving Grace has been on the forefront of community efforts to find creative ways to distribute more food to neighbors who are food insecure during the pandemic. New Ways to Connect Food to Those in Need “We are trying to stay open to this ever-changing environment and how we can be effective,” said Beth Ostdiek…
Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue, Inc. welcomes Autumn Taddicken as deputy drector. Her 30 years of non-profit experience includes leadership roles with National Audubon Society and Omaha firm, Paul J. Strawhecker, Inc. In her career, Taddicken has managed large-scale projects and long-range planning processes, as well as guiding more than 20 non-profits on annual and…
July Newsletter: During these unprecedented times, Saving Grace has remained flexible to adjusting operations to provide food to those in need. “We are trying to stay open to this ever-changing environment and how we can be effective,” said Beth Ostdiek Smith, CEO and founder. In March and early April, Saving Grace rescued over 42,000 pounds of…
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…
Join us virtually via Zoom for an engaging conversation on how Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue and Project Hope work together to feed the hungry in our community with excess perishable food that otherwise would go to waste. Food for Thought takes place Wednesday, May 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. during Omaha Gives! Participants…
Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue is making an impact in our community by connecting excess perishable food that would otherwise go to waste with organizations that feed the hungry. In 2019, our work led to 1,077,684 meals being fed to children, seniors, veterans and families. Take a look at other 2019 highlights included in our…
Saving Grace is on the forefront of a community effort to make sure kids, families and seniors have access to food during these uncertain times. As coronavirus closings lead to mounting job losses and/or pay cuts and students are out of school, the need for food is greater than ever. For the past few weeks,…
In these uncertain times, one of the bright spots is how our community is coming together to ensure food is available for our neighbors who are hungry. “Our team at Saving Grace has been privileged to see this first-hand and to help connect food with those in need,” says Beth Ostdiek Smith, CEO and founder.…
As everyone’s daily lives are being upended to get ahead of the spread of COVID-19, Saving Grace has developed an action plan that focuses on continuing services – while being prepared for changes – and keeping our team and community safe. Saving Grace’s trucks and drivers/food ambassadors are out in the community picking up and…
Saving Grace has rescued more than 4.1 million pounds of food since operations began in October 2013. As of the end of February, the total was 4,167,423 pounds, valued at over $7.2 million. 1,077,684 pounds of healthy perishable foods was collected in 2019, the first time Saving Grace exceeded 1 million pounds of food rescued…
