"How can we waste so much food while so many people in this country go hungry?"
You've probably asked yourself this question before. This very frustrating disconnect between food waste and hunger is what motivated Matt Jozwiak to leave a career in some of the most prestigious kitchens in the world to start Rethink Food NYC, a nonprofit dedicated to taking restaurant leftovers and using a network of trucks and cooks to transport and transform them into nourishing meals for nearby nonprofits.
Today, Rethink Food NYC is a shining example of how to build an effective, scalable solution to waste and hunger that has been eagerly embraced by chefs, business people, and activists alike. Matt explains how Rethink Food NYC got its start, why waste is such a pervasive problem in businesses even though no one is trying to waste food and explore the overlooked economic reason why restaurant food is usually trashed instead of donated by default. We also discuss some of the biggest misconceptions about food waste and hunger and explore how good solutions to both problems have to start with respect and thinking holistically. We close our episode sharing ways that everyone can help reduce food waste and hunger in their community.
If you're looking for an informative shot of inspiration and knowledge, this is the podcast your week needs!
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