2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
Evan Ehlers
Founder
Sharing Excess
Bio:
Evan Ehlers is the 28-year-old founder of Sharing Excess, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that rescues and distributes surplus food nationally from grocers, retailers, and wholesalers to communities experiencing food insecurity. To date, the organization has gleaning operations in two major terminal produce markets and has partnered with thousands of food businesses and hunger-relief nonprofits to rescue and distribute 50+million meals to more than 3 million individuals.
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.