Impact
Veggie Rescue is working to address the problems of food waste and food insecurity in Santa Barbara County. There are tens of thousands of acres of high-quality, nutrient dense fruits and vegetables grown in this region, with 25% going to waste. At the same time 1 in 5 residents have limited access to healthy food.
When produce that would otherwise Go to waste is rescued, the environment benefits by:
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Not wasting natural resources used to produce the food
Contributing to a closed loop economy, where waste and environmental impacts are minimized and access to nutrient dense food is maximized
