by Tori Keafer | Aug 4, 2022 | Columns, General
Ft. Spencer Taylor, MNPS Executive Director of Nutrition Services We have fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples at our Mobile Pantry, ready for whoever comes, no questions asked. It’s back to school for the kiddos and, let’s face it, for the adults too. The start...
by Tori Keafer | Jul 29, 2022 | General, Stories
Founder/Director of Development Elaine Whitney is the founder and director of operations at OneGenAway. Photo by Garrett Keafer “We care about you. We see you. You are important.” Elaine Whitney is all about people. She wears a lot of different hats at OneGenAway, but...
by Tori Keafer | Jul 23, 2022 | General, Stories
Founder/CEO Chris Whitney is the founder and CEO of One Generation Away, a nonprofit food pantry and food distribution organization established in 2014. If anyone fits the title of “fearless leader,” it’s Chris Whitney. Chris is the kind of person who strives to do...
by Tori Keafer | Jul 21, 2022 | Columns, General
Wasting food is expensive. Think about it; you’re not only losing opportunity cost. First of all, it takes a lot of money to get produce onto store shelves. You start with the land costs (acquisition, maintenance, taxes, etc.); farming costs (equipment...
by Tori Keafer | Jul 14, 2022 | Columns, General
We rescue food six days a week from grocery stores, restaurants, farms, and caterers. But why does the food need rescuing? Food waste is a huge issue in our country. According to the USDA, 30%-40% of our total food supply goes to waste.1 And we’re not just talking...
