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 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...
by Tori Keafer | Mar 29, 2022 | Columns, General
Which is a healthier meal: two apples or mac and cheese? What if it’s organic mac and cheese and a non-organic apple? What if the mac and cheese contains GMOs? We’ve all seen popular health trends move from social media to special sections in the grocery stores, and...
by Tori Keafer | Feb 10, 2022 | Columns, General
“I don’t usually accept handouts, but …” This is how many people who have received food from us begin their conversations with me. On the mornings of our food distributions, I have had the privilege of greeting our guests who have lined up before the sunrise. I get to...
by Tori Keafer | Feb 5, 2022 | Columns, General
You’ve got a 20 dollar bill, and a month’s worth of groceries to shop for. What do you do? Think about it. That could buy a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk, a carton of eggs, a bag of apples, and a jar of peanut butter. With three meals a day, that couldn’t last you...
