We're Giving Away $30 Million in Free Food
Beast Philanthropy・8 minutes read
A college student named Evan founded Sharing Excess to rescue and distribute leftover meals, partnering with Beast Philanthropy and securing the acquisition of Hunts Point Produce Market to expand their operations and provide over 2 million meals monthly with the goal of global impact.
Insights
- Evan, a college student, founded Sharing Excess to repurpose leftover meals and address food waste, saving over 3 million people from malnutrition.
- Partnering with Beast Philanthropy and other sponsors, Sharing Excess has scaled its operations, rescuing 14 million pounds of food, acquiring key distribution centers, and now provides over 2 million meals monthly, with a global expansion goal.
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Recent questions
How many meals has Sharing Excess provided monthly?
2 million
What issue does Sharing Excess address?
Food waste
Who initiated the organization Sharing Excess?
Evan
How did Sharing Excess expand its operations?
Partnership with Beast Philanthropy
What is the goal of Sharing Excess?
Extend impact globally
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"College student rescues millions with food"
- Over 3 million people have been saved from malnutrition by a card that repurposes leftover meals, addressing the issue of 150 billion potential meals wasted annually in the USA.
- Evan, a college student, initiated an organization called Sharing Excess to rescue and distribute food to the needy in Philadelphia, starting with leftover meal swipes.
- Facing financial challenges, Evan sought support from Beast Philanthropy, leading to a partnership that enabled the organization to expand its operations and rescue over 14 million pounds of food.
- Sharing Excess acquired Hunts Point Produce Market in New York City, significantly increasing their capacity to distribute food and impacting communities in neighboring states.
- With the support of sponsors like Ibotta and Robin Hood Charities, Sharing Excess has grown to provide over 2 million meals monthly, aiming to extend their impact globally and make food rescue a common practice worldwide.
