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Volunteering for a “shift” is easy and fun to do. Typically “shifts” only take less than an hour and you get to meet some of the most generous and grateful people.

Don’t have a car or want to help in a different way? E-mail us and we will apply your skills in other ways to help feed those in need in our community.

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Our Funders

We have been able to continue our work thanks in part to grants from these foundations. We could not help feed those in need without support from the community!

Reggie Morrow has been named the new executive director of Athens Food Rescue, replacing Teresa Curtiss, who’s stepping down.

“Having worked alongside Athens Food Rescue in the past, I’ve seen firsthand the impact the organization makes in turning surplus food into nourishment for our neighbors,” said Morrow.  “That work matters deeply to me, which is why I am excited to take the job of executive director.”

Morrow officially starts June 1.

“I have enjoyed my time as executive director over the years, but I am ready to turn over the position into the very capable hands of Reggie,” Curtiss said. “I look forward to staying on as a board member and working with Reggie.”

Curtiss co-founded AFR in 2015. Over the years, the group has recovered 402,000 pounds of milk, bread, produce, stable shelf foods and other provisions.

Today, there are 20 generous donors whose participation helps fight hunger in Athens County.  The food is collected by 20 volunteer members who deliver it to food pantries and food kitchens for distribution and meal service.

“I care deeply about ensuring good food reaches people who need it and that our local systems reduce waste while building dignity and connection,” said Morrow.  “I am honored to help lead Athens Food Rescue into its next phase of growth.”

More information about AFR is available on the group’s Facebook page and at https://www.athensfoodrescue.com.  Anyone wishing to support the organization by volunteering or a monetary donation can do so there.

 

Volunteer with AFR

Why participate in food rescue?

Help the Community

  • 1 in 6 American households are food insecure

  • Contributing to Athens Food Rescue helps feed hungry people in Athens with food that would otherwise go to waste

Improve Your Bottom Line

  • Reduce waste hauling fees

  • Cut costs by developing new waste reduction strategies

  • You may be eligible for an enhanced tax deduction

Bolster Sustainability

  • Food recovery helps reduce food waste, America’s largest waste stream

  • Organic waste emits methane, which is 21 times more harmful than carbon dioxide*

  • Source reduction and donating food to feed people are the best ways to reduce food waste

Liability Protection

  • The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act protects all good faith food donors from liability

  • Thousands of businesses, universities, and even the federal government donate surplus food regularly

Learn more about food waste management with these resources:

If you would like to donate to Athens Food Rescue, you can send us a check to:

Athens Food Rescue, P.O. Box 1143, Athens, Ohio  45701

You can also donate to Athens Food Rescue by giving directly to The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio in our name. Gifts to the Athens Food Rescue Fund are tax deductible and can be made in many ways, including cash, bequests, and life insurance.  You can find more about how to do this here.