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Doing a wonderful job raising awareness of the hungry in our community and finding new and better ways to get the resources to the people who need them. This group harnesses outreach, coordination, compassion and passion for helping others in wonderful ways!
Read Morepaxmom, General Member of the Public
Causes: Congregate Meals, Environment, Food, Recycling
Mission: In the fight against hunger, to eliminate edible food in dumpsters and landfills, by transporting it to hunger-relief agencies instead, filling a gap in the food accessibility system.
Results: In the first six months of operations, approximately 6500 pounds of fresh food have gone to people in need instead of being thrown away.
Target demographics: the environment and the hungry
Geographic areas served: the greater Portland area, Oregon
Programs: Waste Not Food Taxi, picking up excess edible food and transporting it to hunger relief agencies.