This Group Has Rerouted 250 Million Pounds of Food From Landfills to Feed People in Need
Since 2009, Food Forward has rerouted 250 million pounds of food from landfills and delivered over a billion servings of fresh produce
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Small Town Grocer's Easter Egg Mistake is Turned into Inspiring National Charity Drive Raising Thousands
Dan Dafydd wanted 80 chocolate Easter eggs for the shelves at Sinclair General Stores, but accidentally ordered 80 cases of Easter eggs.
Simple Scanner the Size of a Coffee Grinder Will Tell You Exactly How Long Fruit and Veggies Will Last
24 hours of extra shelf life on a batch of produce can mean the difference between a million dollars in loss or a million dollars in profit
Kroger Donates $500,000 Facility to Rival Grocery Store So Community Won't Be Left Without a Supermarket
Rather than leaving this Memphis community in a food desert, Kroger is donating their closed $500,000 facility to another grocery store chain.
Plastic Bag Sales Have Fallen by 90% in England Since They Introduced 5-Pence Charge in 2015
English citizens are using fewer and fewer plastic bags every year thanks to a 5-cent tax that was introduced by the government in October 2015.
First UK Supermarket Chain to Eliminate Plastic From Produce Will Save 1,300 Tons of Plastic From Landfill
The UK supermarket will be the first to eliminate plastic from their produce aisles and replace the packaging with biodegradable or recyclable alternatives.
After Policeman Gives Wandering Child Ride Home, He Returns With Groceries and Treats for the Family
After a Texas police officer saw a little boy walking down the street by himself, he took it upon himself to help the youngster's entire family.
People Are Now Stocking Little Free Libraries With Toilet Paper and Food for Neighbors in Need
As a means of taking care of their neighbors during the COVID-19 shutdowns, people are stocking Little Free Libraries with food and supplies.
They're Fixing The World's Plastic Problem Using 'The Milkman' Concept - With All Your Favorite Products
Rather than just delivering milk to people's doorsteps, Loop is creating a circular delivery of groceries with all packaging being washed and reused.
Aldi Heaps Pressure On Supplier Packaging Being 100% Recyclable or Compostable Within Five Years
Aldi grocery CEO Giles Huxley informed his suppliers that all products must come in 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaing.
4-Year-Old Girl Yells 'Black Lives Matter' At Woman in Home Depot-Now They're Good Friends (WATCH)
When Cassi Radcliff heard her 4-year-old yell 'Black Lives Matter' at a woman in the store, she wasn't expecting such a friendship to bloom.
Kroger Buys and Redirects Dairy Farmers' Excess Milk, Sending 50,000 Gallons Per Month to Food Banks
When many businesses and schools are closed by COVID, Kroger's Dairy Rescue Program donates extra milk from suppliers to communities in need and food banks
Publix Supermarkets Are Buying Food From Struggling Farmers So They Can Use it to Feed Families in Need
Not only will the initiative benefit millions of families who rely on Feeding America for their meals, it will also help Florida farmers with their income.
Sam's Club is Offering 'Hero Shopping Hours' to Healthcare Workers Regardless of Memberships
For two hours on Sunday mornings, all Sam's Club stores will be open to first responders and hospital workers-no membership required.
Tyler Perry Picks Up the Tab for All Groceries Purchased During Senior Shopping Hour at 73 Supermarkets
The movie tycoon ended up paying for the senior shoppers' groceries at 44 Krogers in Atlanta and 29 Winn-Dixies in New Orleans.
17-Year-Old 'Angel' Cashier Picks Up $173 Grocery Bill for Senior Shopper Who Found Himself Short on Cash
A senior supermarket customer praised a teenage employee for being "the light of day" after she insisted on paying for his groceries last week.
This Diligent Dog Has Been Delivering Groceries, Meals, and Mail to Senior Neighbor in Quarantine
This golden retriever from Manitou Springs, Colorado has been doggedly delivering food and supplies to the door of his 71-year-old neighbor in isolation.
World's First Pay-What-You-Can Grocery Store! It Saves Food Otherwise Destined for Trash
The initiative was started by a chef who was tired of seeing perfectly good food end up in landfills.
German Supermarket Saves Over 2,000 Tons of Food By Reselling Items Other Stores Won't
SirPlus, a Berlin supermarket, specializes in selling ugly, misshapen produce and mislabeled food products to consumers at 80% of its original price.
Mom Pays For Multiple Strangers' Groceries on a Whim: 'I just wanted to bring smiles to people's faces'
New Hampshire mom-of-three Brandy Bisson paid for multiple strangers' groceries on a whim. She hopes it inspires acts of kindness in others.
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