“First funded in FY 2021, the Basic Needs Grant is vital to addressing the nationwide crisis of basic needs insecurity, and has helped colleges and universities in 22 states and Puerto Rico build and expand holistic, comprehensive supports that address food and housing insecurity, mental and physical healthcare challenges, transportation, technology, child care, and other costs that often derail students from completing their degree. The coalition urges Congress to increase these critical investments in student well-being and success.” The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs

"Our partnership with Gaylord National has proven to be transformative for our community. Each pound of food recovered alleviates hunger and demonstrates the power of collective action," said Regina Harmon, Chief Executive Officer, FRN. “As we celebrate our 100,000 pound milemark, we invite everyone to engage with us in this mission to combat food waste, connect people in our community who need it with high-quality food, and make a positive impact on our climate. Imagine if every hotel and convention center in our community created opportunities to turn surplus food into sustenance.”

We are on the verge of initiating our third year of community college grants to reach even more campuses, recover a substantial amount of food, reduce greenhouse gases by preventing food from rotting in landfills, and help level the playing field for food justice. The impact we can make in the year ahead will be exponential.

Food Recovery Network (FRN) is excited to announce the opening of applications for the third year of its Community College Food Recovery Grant Program. This initiative aims to establish and strengthen food recovery programs at community colleges across the United States, helping to combat food waste while supporting people experiencing hunger within local communities.