Dear Supporters,

Food Recovery Network’s Board of Directors is excited to announce a momentous occasion within our organization: the 10-year anniversary of Regina Harmon's transformative leadership at Food Rescue Network (FRN). As we celebrate this milestone, we also recognize Regina’s promotion and title change to Chief Executive Officer, a testament to her unwavering commitment and the remarkable growth of our organization under her guidance, tripling our budget in just 10 years.

Since August of 2015, Regina has not only envisioned a better future but has also been the driving force behind FRN's national leadership in the struggle against food waste and hunger. To date, FRN has recovered 23.8 million pounds of surplus, delicious food, equivalent to nearly 20 million meals. In addition, FRN’s efforts have become inextricably linked to mitigating climate change—our work has prevented 7,963.57 metric tons of CO2 equivalent from entering the atmosphere. Through her leadership and innovative strategies, FRN is currently the largest student-led movement recovering surplus food and ending hunger in the U.S.

FRN has greatly benefited from Regina’s tenacity, experience, and expertise. Her commitment to collaboration, advocacy, and racial equity has been essential for bringing about meaningful food systems change.

We look forward to how Regina Harmon, CEO, will continue to guide FRN into the future, inspiring individuals and organizations to join our movement to feed more people faster while reducing food waste.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jessica Lautz, Board President

Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research, National Association of REALTORS®