2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
Dave Lampert
CEO
Food Rescue US
Bio:
Dave Lampert is CEO of Food Rescue US, a national non-profit disrupting the cycle of food waste in the US by diverting nutritious excess food to social service agencies directly supporting individuals, families and communities experiencing food insecurity. Food Rescue US continues to expand its reach and impact, and in 2023, the organization rescued 38 million pounds of food across a network of 40 sites in 22 states and the District of Columbia.
While the bulk of Dave's career has been in the private sector, he has long been involved in mission-driven organizations as a volunteer, fundraiser, and board member with a particular passion for food security.
Dave spent 19 years at Dutch multinational Wolters Kluwer, where he led multiple businesses, including as CEO of Wolters Kluwer Asia Pacific based in Sydney. After Wolters Kluwer, Dave led a number of smaller, tech-enabled privately held businesses. In the nonprofit world, Dave has been a regular volunteer at a soup kitchen, organized cooking days and food drives, and he spent 2-3 days/week at a food pantry through the first year of the pandemic. He served as Vice President of the board of a nonprofit theater and is currently co-treasurer of the board of his synagogue.
Dave and his wife have three grown children and live in Hartsdale NY. In his spare time, Dave enjoys outdoor activities including skiing, biking, hiking, and softball, as well as reading, travel, and of course, volunteering.
Schedule
Wednesday, June 12
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Maximizing Impact: Key Components and Partnerships for Successful Food Recovery Programs
Breakout Session 2
What are the latest and greatest happenings and resources in food recovery sector? Salvaging surplus food and redistributing it is crucial for maximizing impact and ensuring that food serves its highest purpose of feeding people. Despite this, only a small fraction of surplus food ends up being donated, often resulting in food relief agencies purchasing perishables rather than relying solely on donations. This panel will explore key components and partnerships essential for successful food recovery programs, addressing how to rescue high-quality, nutritious food and increase distribution capacity in a dignified manner.