Fresh, healthy food is often hard to come by for nonprofits, so these donations received over the holiday season made a big impact. Continued thanks to our donors and volunteers! #yxe#foodwaste#foodreclamation
A local organization, @FoodRenew, founded by @USask alumni and supported by current students, is trying to bring about food sustainability to community groups and people in the city. https://t.co/8ZEL3VZTEW #USaskAlumni
FoodRenew is a proud member of Saskatoon's Second Chance Food committee. Before now, Second Chance had no online presence - so we decided to build a website! Check it out to learn more about the group and all of our… https://t.co/0i4AH8L99B
Our FoodRenew volunteers and business partners had a busy summer saving excess food. To date, we are now at well over ten thousand pounds of food donated and delivered to recipient organizations! Thank you to… https://t.co/2ixgAJQPwO
Last month, the FoodRenew team attended the 2019 Waste ReForum hosted by the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council where we received the 2018 Non-Profit Organization Waste Minimization Award! Thanks to the SWRC and congrats to the other winners! https://t.co/SjVxn5gxBR
We had an awesome time at lushcosmetics in Midtown Plaza this afternoon promoting FoodRenew and LUSH's Charity Pot program. Their support has been very helpful to FoodRenew and many other… https://t.co/MUvWztbV0y
A big thank you to Stefanie from chepgoodfood for hosting a cooking class for the FoodRenew team and volunteers last weekend! We got to spend the afternoon in the CHEP kitchen learning… https://t.co/0Tu7Y1NGKt
FoodRenew started because Muhammad Khalil had an idea. We are sad to announce that Mo has left FoodRenew, but his legacy and vision as a member of the 'founding four' will always be remembered. Thank you, Mo! You are one of a kind and we can't wait to see what you do next.
Our first ever pickup was from Citizen Cafe and Bakery on March 6, 2018, which means that FoodRenew has now been saving food for exactly one year! We are extremely proud of how far we've… https://t.co/Lo5NqXmvlz
The last new partner that we want to share for now is Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan, who have joined FoodRenew as a donor. FoodRenew and our recipient partners are incredibly grateful to receive food donations from Ronald McDonald House. #foodrenew#yxe#foodwaste
Edwards Manor, a new SaskNative Rentals and Camponi Housing Corporation project addressing homelessness in the city, has also joined FoodRenew as a recipient! They provide 23 units for individuals and families suffering from chronic or episodic homelessness. #foodrenew#yxe
Another new FoodRenew partner is Family Pizza (located on Taylor Street)! They have started making recurring pizza donations, which is greatly appreciated by FoodRenew and our recipients. #foodrenew#yxe#foodwaste
The first is Crocus Co-Operative, who have joined FoodRenew as a recipient organization! Crocus is making a big difference in Saskatoon with their work in support of people with mental health disabilities. #foodrenew#yxe#foodwaste#foodsecurity
Thanks to CBC for having us on this morning and to @YXEcitizencafe for being a wonderful host for CBC's annual #comfortandjoy campaign in support of our local food bank.
Have you ever wondered how to donate food or what organizations in Saskatoon accept food donations? Look no further! Here's all the information you need to know about how to donate food in Saskatoon! #foodwaste#fooddonations#yxe
We want to thank Lush Cosmetics for supporting FoodRenew with funding through their Charity Pot program! Purchase a Charity Pot body lotion from Lush and 100% of the purchase goes directly towards helping initiatives like FoodRenew. https://t.co/kxTcSRVlPs
Thank you to another supporter of FoodRenew, Bruce's Cycle Works! They have provided us with a cargo trailer for bicycle deliveries, which gives us an eco-friendly way to renew food in Saskatoon.
Thanks to CTV Morning Live for having us on this morning to talk a bit about FoodRenew. Check out the video on our Facebook page!
#yxe#foodwaste#foodrenew @ CTV Saskatoon https://t.co/eGuGS4lPXf
Check out this awesome CBC News article about food waste in Canada and what several organizations similar to FoodRenew are doing about it. #foodwaste#yxe#yxevolunteers https://t.co/VimMxhCtAR