Food Recovery Network

Feed People, Not Landfills

About Us

Our mission is to help reduce the University of Rochester's food waste, while simultaneously minimizing food insecurity in Rochester.

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Rochester Food Insecurity Statistics

135,000 Rochester residents are at risk for hunger.
Rochester has the second highest food insecurity rate in the state of New York.
70% OF Rochester children are at risk for hunger

Our Statistics

We donate 250 meals every week.
We currently collect food from Grab & Go, The Brew, and Connections every Friday
We collect and donate around 1,250 pounds of food per semester.
We are 1 of the 230 chapters that the Food Recovery Network has in the U.S.

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Officers

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Members

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Events

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Members Benefits

Our members will be a part of a collaborative and supportive team of individuals and get to engage with the community surrounding the U of R. Members also have the opportunity to travel with FRN to sustainability conferences off campus, as well as help organize events to raise awareness of food waste at the U of R.

Events & Activities

We currently have donation runs once a week. Check out our calendar for other events!

Connnections

Join us to get connected with other waste-conscious U of R students.

Education

Learn more about food insecurity in the Rochester community and in the surrounding area.

Our Team

Glenn Cerosaletti

Advocate

Jack Chen

Secretary

Amelia Simon

Business Manager

Luis Duterte

Programming/Event Chair

Ke'Juaine Sayres

Advocate

Emily Freeman

Vice-President

Grace Widjaja

President

Cat Crawford

Advisor

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Food Recovery Network

United States