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Conference & Special Events: May 1-4, 2023

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA, USA

Recovering Edible Food for the Health of the Planet, People, and Profits

  • Tuesday, May 02, 2023:8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Room: 265
  • Session Number: TFRF1

Description

The Food and Drug Administration has estimated that 30%-40% of the food supply is wasted. Meanwhile, the USDA reports that over 10% of households in the US are food insecure.  Across the globe, efforts to recover edible food are taking center stage. In this session, you will hear from three organizations that are recovering food and feeding communities in unique and creative ways. 
Speakers: 
o Judi Gregory. Go2Zero Strategies & Grow2Zero FARMS Founder (Moderator)
o Evan Lutz, CEO & Founder, Hungry Harvest
o Diana Lara, Executive Director, Food Finder

Speaker
Diana Lara
Executive Director
Food Finders
Speaker
Evan Lutz
President
Hungry Harvest
Moderator
Judi Gregory
Founder
Grow2Zero FARMS