Thanks to ReFed’s COVID response funding, our Food Rescue Alliance program, a network of 27 food rescue organizations across the country doing community-based food recovery work, is expanding.
We are excited to bring on staff to support our efforts to gather and consolidate resources, build curriculum on food procurement best practices, facilitate resource-sharing meetings, support the on-the-ground work of individual members, and conduct outreach to new food rescues across the US.
We believe that sharing resources, logistics software, values, and a vision will make us stronger and better able to advocate for a more just food system across the entire country, utilizing our collective voice to build power, share power, and make changes from the root of things.
Meet our new FRA Network Coordinator, Lotus Chaney!
Lotus has worked in the health and wellness industry for over 8 years.
She holds 4 certifications in her field, as a Master Gardener, Outdoor Classroom Specialist, Food Literacy Educator, Yoga Instructor and soon to be Nutrition Coach.
She enjoys helping others reap the benefits of nutrition, STEM, and sustainability. She was raised in Los Angeles, CA but currently lives in Decatur, GA with her partner and dog “California Ray of Sunshine” aka Cali.
Meet our new FRA Outreach Coordinator, Sachin Bangalore!
Sachin recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Master of Education in Learning and Design. During his time at Vanderbilt, he designed a map-based educational tool for volunteers at the Nashville Food Project.
He is passionate about sustainable food systems education and has been a farm apprentice at the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. When Sachin is away from his work desk, he enjoys a good TED binge, playing board games, and practicing the drums.