So at the food distribution point where I participate, I don't let any food go back to the food bank (where it runs the risk of being thrown out). I want it distributed.
So we never send any leftover food back. Instead we put it into the community fridge and pantry. Local neighbors pick it up and put it to good use quickly.
But that got me thinking. The food bank works with other orgs and has other distribution points. I spoke with the guy who drives the food bank truck out and said I could hit up each of those places at the end of their runs and take any food left over and put it in the fridge.
He thought it was a great idea!
He showed me his and other drivers schedules. (Its announced on the food bank app so its easy!). I'll get a feel for the schedules after a bit. This would be a good thing to organize other volunteers around as well.
So now I have an excuse to go visit the other groups handing out food and start building connections to the community fridge/pantry!!!
I think its about time to spin up my own group. Focus on logistics and moving food around. Set up the food rescue program too. Gonna start in earnest around mid to late July.
