more space = more food for all
Food-insecure families in Denver need food, and they need it now. As the largest independent food recovery organization in the state, we must grow our space to meet the increasing levels of food insecurity in our community.
Food access is a key factor in physical and mental health and significantly affects long-term health outcomes. The Food Recovery Hub brings our community closer to our goal of food recovery for all.
“Good food is your source of energy. It takes you through the day. You aren’t thinking about your empty stomach or how tired you are. You can make it through the day.”
Manuela
Mobile Food Market Participant
“We hear from our community that the fresh fruits and veggies are popular and more culturally-appropriate for our clients, instead of the canned food that is normally found at food banks, so thank you for being a source of that for our program.”
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Onboard new partners
We Don’t Waste currently works with 100+ nonprofit partner agencies for food distribution, with more than a few dozen agencies on our waitlist. Much of the food we recover is distributed to local nonprofits, which provide it free to communities through food pantries, grab-n-go groceries, warm meal centers, and more. By having the space to recover and store more food, we can bring on more partners for distribution and increase food security across Denver.
more mobile food markets
There are more than 50 food deserts in the Denver metro area. We Don’t Waste works to address this issue by establishing farmers-market-style food distributions that provide free produce, protein, baked goods, snacks, and more. This enables us to expand food access in communities that need it. With more capacity, we can bring our Mobile Food Markets to more neighborhoods.
demonstration kitchen
Want to know how you can reduce food waste at home? Maybe you’re a decent cook, but you need to learn a thing or two about proper food prepping. And exactly which parts of a carrot are edible? Our new industrial kitchen enables us to offer hands-on learning experiences for community members interested in nutrition, food waste reduction, and food upcycling.
classroom
Whether you lead a class of 30 first-graders or an office of 50 employees, you can get involved in food recovery! Improved volunteer spaces and a brand-new classroom allows the We Don’t Waste team to host large groups for field trips and community events. There is so much more to do and so many ways to get involved in Colorado’s food system!
Volunteer Space
The new Food Recovery Hub enables the We Don’t Waste team to host more groups simultaneously, with dedicated spaces to comfortably accommodate staff and volunteer groups. With accessible, thoughtfully designed spaces, it will feel like a second home to anyone who comes through our doors.
Garden
With nearly an acre of land adjacent to the food hub, our community will be able to participate in the entire food lifecycle. From planting seeds to harvesting to creating fertilizer through composting, visitors can witness and support the growth cycle of edible foods (and even take some home)! This space also offers flexibility as the organization continues to grow.
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