Tag Archives: food rescue

New App Saves the Planet – and your Appetite

Posted on 4/13/15 by Carrie Greenaway

Sadly, my vegetable drawer is a graveyard for kale.  Seriously. I’ve bought bunches of the leafy superfood planning to turn it into a Top Chef masterpiece just to forget about it until it’s gone bad. You know what they say: … Continue reading →

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Waste not want not: Tips to Reduce Food Waste

Posted on 3/9/15 by Carrie Greenaway

I’m not going to lie: when it comes to left-overs I am hopeless.  I neglect fruit, vegetables, and meals that I’ve cooked, never taking them out of the fridge until they look like they could crawl out themselves. I am not … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Ashley Stanley, Lovin’ Spoonfuls

Posted on 11/18/14 by Lindsay Durgin

What would you like the SheGives community to know about food rescue? I want us as a community to keep our eyes on the ball here – let’s not try and industrialize hunger, hunger relief or food rescue. The point … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Meg Kiley, Lovin’ Spoonfuls

Posted on 11/4/14 by Lindsay Durgin

Q: Where did you last vacation? I was invited on a trip to Amsterdam last spring. We saw all the museums, including the Van Gogh, which was amazing. The Kuekenhoff may have been my favorite part of the trip. We … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Emma McCarthy, Lovin’ Spoonfuls

Posted on 10/7/14 by Lindsay Durgin

Q: Lovin’ Spoonfuls runs a tight ship – tell us about your role. My job revolves around raising funds for the organization, but since our team is so small, I have a hand in a lot of other areas as … Continue reading →

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End Hunger in America

Posted on 9/29/14 by Lindsay Durgin

One in six people in the United States don’t know where their next meal will come from. More than 49 million people in the country are considered hungry. Hunger is now considered an epidemic. There are over 40,000 organizations working … Continue reading →

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Lovin’ Spoonfuls Ultimate Tailgate Party

Posted on 9/15/14 by Lindsay Durgin

Lovin’ Spoonfuls will host the 4th annual Ultimate Tailgate Party on Sunday, November 9th from 7-10pm on the waterfront lawn at Sam’s. The event will feature 16 of Boston’s all-star chefs cooking their favorite tailgate food, a silent auction, entertainment, a … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Bans Organic Waste Disposal

Posted on 9/1/14 by Lindsay Durgin

Massachusetts will become the first state in the US to commercially ban organic waste disposal on October 1st. One third of all produced food is wasted and the goal of the new legislation is to reduce waste by 30% by … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Lauren Palumbo, Lovin’ Spoonfuls

Posted on 12/7/13 by Rachael Weiker

Q: What did you do before working with Lovin’ Spoonfuls? A: I held a few positions in marketing, operations, and event planning across the non-profit sector and for a restaurant group.  My varied background has given me the basis I … Continue reading →

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