Lovin' Spoonfuls Food Rescue - Boston, Massachusetts

Learning lessons

from

the Covid-19 pandemic

We ran an essential business in the pandemic. These are our lessons learned.

Lovin' Spoonfuls

advocating for change

While we’re working to meet an immediate need for fresh, healthy food, we’re also committed to addressing the root causes of hunger and climate change and building a fairer food system.

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Spoonfuls' commitment

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Lovin’ Spoonfuls began intentional work around DEI in 2018, and we continue to prioritize our commitment to it.

How Spoonfuls

tackling hunger

At Lovin’ Spoonfuls we are committed to providing innovative solutions to food insecurity, rescuing and distributing fresh food in the same day.

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Bridging the gap

Between abundance and need...

Lovin’ Spoonfuls is dedicated to facilitating the rescue and distribution of healthy, fresh food that would otherwise be discarded throughout Greater Boston, MetroWest, Hampden County and beyond. Breaking new ground in the food rescue movement, we connect community resources by linking grocery stores, produce wholesalers, and farms to local meal programs and social service entities serving those in need.

42 M

Struggle Daily

Roughly 42 million people are facing food insecurity.

35 %

Surplus Food

Meanwhile, 35% of the food we produce goes unsold or uneaten.

How

We’re doing it

76% of surplus food comes from perishable items. We are the bridge between abundance and need, providing fresh, healthy food to our neighbors who need it most, the day we rescue it.

75+ vendors

OVER 80,000 LBS WEEKLY

Grocery stores, produce wholesalers, farms, farmers markets

Same day delivery

8 ROUTES

Refrigerated delivery vehicles, professionally trained drivers, mobile inventory tracking system

180+ Nonprofits

33,000 PEOPLE WEEKLY

Homeless shelters, soup kitchens, food pantries, domestic violence agencies, senior centers, after school programs, meal delivery services, and more

Spoon-fed:

News & updates

22 Sep

Lens on leadership: With Massachusetts Legislators

Elected officials play an important role in furthering policies focused on both immediate and long-term solutions to issues like food waste, food insecurity, and climate change. Hear from Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA, 2nd District) and Hannah Kane (R-11th Worcester District) about what they’re working on now. U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern What legislation that you’re working […]

22 Sep

Just the facts: with Vinny Vassallo

After years on the road as a Food Rescue Coordinator, Vinny now works primarily behind the scenes supporting the team as an Operations Coordinator. Says Operations Director, Sean Ahern, “Vinny has been with Lovin’ Spoonfuls for over five years, serving countless community partners across the state. Vinny holds himself and those around him to high standards, […]

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