Food Waste – Environmental Impacts on Unused Food
By Eric Kempson With cars, planes, and electricity taking up so much of our discussion on climate change, the various other aspects that harm our environment often go unnoticed – one of them is wasted food. 40% of food in the US goes to waste and could have otherwise been used to feed families. This […]
Vanessa Solivan – Smashing Stereotypes about Food Insecurity
A recent Share My Meals interview with Princeton resident Vanessa Solivan underscored the indiscriminate nature of food insecurity during the Covid-19 crisis. Individuals that are unable to put food on the table are often characterized as lazy and unmotivated – Ms. Solivan is neither. As a mother of three, Solivan has three jobs in the […]
How Confusing Food Date Labels Lead to Food Waste
By Melissa Lister There is a variety of puzzling food date labels on consumable items, such as: Best if Used By.Sell By.Expires on.Use Before.Consume or freeze by. These labels not only lead to confusion regarding the safety and quality of the food but also have a significant impact on food waste and our environment. It […]
Share My Meals is Expanding its operation to Montgomery, NJ
Teens can claim community hours On Monday, March 29th we will start delivering in Montgomery. Every Monday, some volunteers from Montgomery will collect the tray in The Blue Bears, and Wednesday in The Meeting House.Blue Bears is a restaurant that joined Share My Meals recently. The Blue Bears is dedicated to providing meaningful employment and […]
