We Don't Waste

🎉 WE HAVE A NEW HOME! We’re thrilled to announce that the We Don’t Waste team has found a new home for food access that will allow us to exponentially increase our impact and feed more Coloradans than ever before! The space is roughly 3x the size of our current distribution center, here are some highlights:  💚3x the Freezer Space 🧡2x the Cooler Space 💚2x the Racking Space We’ve acquired the building, but we need YOUR help raising the funds to complete the renovations and finalize ownership of the space. Learn more about the exciting potential of the new Food Recovery Hub with the video below, or at NoTimeToWaste.info! #foodrecovery #foodwaste #foodrescue #wedontwaste #denver #colorado #foodie #sustainability 

We're in our food waste prevention era, and we’re remixing leftovers into something unforgettable! Use up those bits of veggies, bread, and cheese to create a flavor remix that’s sure to please a crowd. No fondue pot? No problem. Use those leftover cheeses to make a delicious grilled cheese! Find more food-saving recipes at https://lnkd.in/gRUxwTcT #wedontwaste #FoodWastePreventionWeek

Keep your food fresh and waste-free! 🎸 Freeze bread, berries, and veggies before they spoil, and store leafy greens with a paper towel to keep them crisp. Small tips, big impact—on your wallet and the planet! #FoodWastePreventionWeek #wedontwaste

Globally, more than one billion tons of food go to waste every year - most from our own homes. Food loss and waste generates 8-10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions – almost five times that of the aviation sector - and this waste happens while an estimated 783 million people go hungry, and a third of humanity faces food insecurity. Wasted food is also hard-earned dollars in the bin. According to ReFED, the average American family can save up to $3,000 worth of food each year. In the U.S., households waste more food than restaurants and grocery stores combined. Our #WRAPAmericas team are partnering with Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE), Sprouts Farmers Market, We Don't Waste, and Denver Public Schools, to support their #SaveTheFood residential food waste prevention campaign during #FoodWastePreventionWeek. This initiative will provide residents with simple, practical steps to prevent food waste and ultimately save money. “This Food Waste Prevention Week we're making it all about stopping food waste at home and helping families. Given the urgency of tackling food waste, I am thrilled to support DDPHE and to work with Sprouts Farmers Market, We Don’t Waste, and Denver Public Schools Sustainability Office.” Leah Karrer, Executive Director for WRAP Americas. #FWPW

🚨 Did you know date labels usually reflect quality, not safety? Most foods—baby formula excluded— are still fine past the date, so trust your senses to decide! Join us during Food Waste Prevention Week as we debunk myths and reduce waste together. Learn more at EatOrToss.com or WeDontWaste.org! #foodwastepreventionweek #wedontwaste

🎶 Plan smarter, waste less! Overestimating food needs can lead to waste, but the Meal Planning Guestimator makes it easy to hit the perfect note. Save food, save money, stay in harmony and make a real impact using this handy tool: https://lnkd.in/eTQuAyD We're not gonna WASTE it! #FoodWastePreventionWeek #wedontwaste

We’re cranking up the volume on food waste awareness with 700+ partners for Food Waste Prevention Week! 🎶 Take the Eat or Toss Quiz and learn simple ways to reduce food waste and save money. Information and images in the quiz are from EatOrToss.com, which features a database of foods that don't look quite right, along with science-based guidance on whether they're OK to eat. Find more information and sources on each at EatOrToss.com, and follow EatOrToss. Stay tuned this week for in-person volunteer events, webinars, student engagement, giveaways, contests, and challenges by following @foodwastepreventionweek on social media! Let’s inspire action and make a difference together! There are SO many other ways to show support for Food Waste Prevention Week 2025: 👉Share our posts 👉Make videos or take pics of what you’re doing to reduce food waste and tag @foodwastepreventionweek on Instagram or Facebook 👉Sign up for a webinar at https://lnkd.in/dJMgfdXH 👉Attend an in-person event 👉Register as a Volunteer #FoodWastePreventionWeek #FoodMaestro #wedontwaste

🌎🌱 April is Earth Month, the perfect time to eat with the planet in mind! 💚 Check out our April Colorado Produce Guide to see what’s fresh, local, and in-season. Supporting local farms = less waste + more nutritious meals for our community! 🍓🥬 Want to go even greener this month? ✔️ Join a local clean-up group ✔️ Volunteer with us! ✔️ Try zero-waste recipes on our website ✔️ Start composting ✔️ Sign up for our Food Storage Tips Webinar on April 8 ✔️ Share #FoodWastePreventionWeek posts (April 7–13) ✔️ Get outside and pick up trash on your walks 🌼 #WeDontWaste #EarthMonth #EatSeasonal #LocalProduce #FoodWastePreventionWeek #ZeroWaste #SustainableLiving

🍜 Ramen with a Cause! 🍜 From now until October, every bowl of ramen you enjoy at Mecha Noodle Bar helps fight food insecurity! For each bowl ordered, 50 cents goes directly to We Don’t Waste, supporting food recovery and distribution in our community. - Find Mecha Noodle Bar at 2801 Walnut Street, RiNo - Five types of ramen + Asian-inspired eats - Perfect for date night, a chill hang, or a vibey girls’ night out! Treat yourself & make a difference—one bowl at a time! 🍜✨ #MechaNoodleBar #WeDontWaste #denver

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Dave! 🌟 Dave has been a part of We Don’t Waste since the very beginning, joining a ride-along in 2010 that opened his eyes to the massive need for food recovery. From driving We Don't Waste's first donated van with 250,000 miles on it to recovering cookies with his grandson, Dave has volunteered with We Don't Waste through every evolution. One moment that truly stuck with him? At a Mobile Food Market, a young participant who didn’t speak English teared up as he handed her a bag of food—no words were needed to share the gratitude between them. Thank you, Dave, for your many years of incredible impact! 🙌 Join Dave and make a difference—sign up to volunteer today! https://lnkd.in/grzgtJGk #VolunteerSpotlight #WeDontWaste #FoodRescue #CommunityImpact