Wegmans' Year-Round Food Donation Program for Food Banks and Pantries

Community Food Security Initiatives

• 🤝 Wegmans actively partners with local food banks and pantries throughout the year to donate leftover food.
• 🎯 This initiative aims to combat hunger and food insecurity for millions across the Tri-State Area.

Food Donation Program Details

• 💡 The program ensures that donated food meets Wegmans' quality standards, even if it has minor blemishes or is nearing its expiration date.
• ♻️ Employees like Perishables Manager Denny Sisuanto prioritize donating food over discarding it, emphasizing the desire to give back to the community.
• 🚚 Sustainability and Community Champion Cheryl Young highlights the hands-on involvement, from loading the car to witnessing the community's positive reception.

Partnership with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine

• 🌟 Wegmans is recognized as an incredible partner by the 12-year-old nonprofit Rescuing Leftover Cuisine.
• 🍽️ The nonprofit picks up fresh, high-quality catering items daily, such as salmon, steak, pastas, and salads.
• ⏱️ The process from pickup to donation typically takes about 2 hours.

Impact and Scope of Food Waste

• 🏙️ It's estimated that New York City alone produces enough food to fill 22 Empire State Buildings annually.
• ❤️ Beyond addressing food security, this program positively impacts people's hearts, attitudes, and demeanor.

Upcoming Community Event

• 📢 CBS News New York is hosting a Season of Giving Check Out Hunger campaign event this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Wegmans locations in Brooklyn, Lake Grove (Long Island), and Montil, New Jersey.