In this gallery, we highlight eight organizations that are working to combat food waste and hunger during the growing coronavirus pandemic.

Mallory Szczepanski, Vice President of Member Relations and Publications

March 17, 2020

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As businesses and schools across the U.S. temporarily close their doors amid the outbreak of COVID-19, many families and individuals are faced with a lack of resources and unexpected expenses. One of the biggest expenses and concerns is around food, as some students rely on schools for breakfast, snacks and lunch and others rely on paychecks to put food on the table.

In an effort to help those in need during the growing coronavirus pandemic, food rescue organizations across the nation are taking every step necessary to keep operations running. In this gallery, we highlight eight organizations that are working to combat food waste and hunger during this difficult time.

About the Author(s)

Mallory Szczepanski

Vice President of Member Relations and Publications, NWRA

Mallory Szczepanski was previously the editorial director for Waste360. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago, where her research focused on magazine journalism. She also has previously worked for Contract magazine, Restaurant Business magazine, FoodService Director magazine and Concrete Construction magazine.

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