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Join us in congratulating Mark Bloomberg, Table to Table’s October Volunteer of the Month. Congratulations, Mark!

Mark has been volunteering with Table to Table since June.

“Volunteering makes me feel great,” Mark said. “I’m helping feed people with delicious food and reducing what gets sent to landfills.”

Signing up to be a Table to Table volunteer is easy. Julie Kinner, Table to Table’s VP of Operations, said all you have to do is download the Table to Table I-Rescue app, powered by Food Rescue Hero, on your phone to become a food rescue hero! You’ll complete a simple registration process and volunteer agreement, and then you can get started. The app walks you through every step! Or, you could do what Kyle and Musashi did and organize a fresh food drive.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome to volunteer with our food rescue program. However, the driver must have a valid driver’s license, and a valid vehicle registration and insurance. 

Since we launched, more than 350 volunteers have completed more than 9,600 rescues and delivered more than 2 million pounds of donated food that would have been thrown away.

As New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue, our mission is to reduce food waste and provide nourishment to our food-insecure neighbors throughout North Jersey. We rescue millions of pounds of fresh food annually that would otherwise be wasted and end up in landfills, contributing to climate change. We deliver it to partner organizations who support the nearly 1 million people in our area who need it most.

Together, we can reduce food waste in our home and make a positive impact on the planet. Every little bit of effort—no matter how small–leads to change.

‘The reality is there is need all around us in NJ,’ Thompson told New Jersey Now.

Table to Table Executive Director Heather Thompson appeared on My9’s New Jersey Now program recently. She spoke with host Mark Bonamo about the need for an organization like Table to Table to exist, our need for more volunteers, and our recent expansion into Morris County.

Watch Heather’s appearance on New Jersey Now below.

As New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue, Table to Table’s mission is to reduce food waste and provide nourishment to our food-insecure neighbors throughout northern New Jersey. We rescue millions of pounds of fresh food annually that would otherwise be wasted and end up in landfills. This contributes to climate change. We deliver it to partner organizations who support the nearly 1 million people in New Jersey who do not have regular access to fresh, nutritious food.

Together, we can reduce food waste and make a positive impact on the planet. Every little bit of effort—no matter how small—leads to change.

Congratulations to Chef Jamie Knott for being named the Chef Honoree at Table to Table’s 25th Anniversary Chefs Gala September 25th. Jamie was also announced as the newest trustee of Table to Table’s Board of Directors.

Jamie spent a day rescuing food on a Table to Table truck with Michael Cerstvik, Table to Table’s sourcing coordinator.

“I was blown away by the quality of the food. The fresh produce, the beautiful cuts of meat, and farm-fresh dairy. To think this glorious food could’ve ended up in the trash. But it doesn’t, it makes its way to those in need! That is all thanks to Table to Table,” Jamie said. “There’s enough food on this planet for everyone who is food insecure. But it’s not always making its way to the right mouths. That’s why Table to table is so crucial, and frankly, they’re saving lives out here. I vow to carry on the incredible work that’s been done over the last two and a half decades, and look for ways to expand our reach and impact even further.”

Congratulations, Chef Jamie Knott!

To see photos of the chefs in action at this year’s gala, click here.

Join us in congratulating Kyle and Musashi, Table to Table’s September Volunteers of the Month. Congratulations, Kyle and Musashi!

Kyle and Musashi are students at Dwight Englewood School. They organized a Fresh Food Frenzy challenge at the DE360 Summer Connections camp to teach the next generation about the importance of giving back to our community.

“The project required a great deal of coordination and communication with various camp divisions, but it was all worth it when we saw the campers bringing bags of fresh fruits and vegetables, smiling with pride,” Kyle and Musashi said. “We hope this project will be a lasting lesson for the kids, setting a foundation for the rest of their lives. To the student leaders reading this: Take initiative and start a project! You’ll be amazed at the impact you can make.”

Signing up to be a Table to Table volunteer is easy. Julie Kinner, Table to Table’s VP of Operations, said all you have to do is download the Table to Table I-Rescue app, powered by Food Rescue Hero, on your phone to become a food rescue hero! You’ll complete a simple registration process and volunteer agreement, and then you can get started. The app walks you through every step! Or, you could do what Kyle and Musashi did and organize a fresh food drive.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome to volunteer with our food rescue program. However, the driver must have a valid driver’s license, and a valid vehicle registration and insurance. 

Since we launched, more than 350 volunteers have completed more than 9,600 rescues and delivered more than 2 million pounds of donated food that would have been thrown away.

As New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue, our mission is to reduce food waste and provide nourishment to our food-insecure neighbors throughout North Jersey. We rescue millions of pounds of fresh food annually that would otherwise be wasted and end up in landfills, contributing to climate change. We deliver it to partner organizations who support the nearly 1 million people in our area who need it most.

Together, we can reduce food waste in our home and make a positive impact on the planet. Every little bit of effort—no matter how small–leads to change.

Wasting food negatively affects food security, nutrition, the environment, and the economy. Successfully dealing with it remains a great challenge, especially in northern New Jersey.

In recognition of Hunger Action Month, we wanted to share these shocking facts about food waste in the hope of encouraging others to join us in our mission of rescuing food, reducing waste, and relieving hunger.

Note: These shocking facts about food waste were first published on Earth.org, a leading environmental news website.

  • Roughly one-fifth of the food produced that is intended for human consumption every year – around 1.3 billion tons and valued at $1 trillion – is wasted or lost. That is enough to feed 3 billion people. 
  • Food waste ends up wasting a quarter of our water supply in the form of uneaten food. That’s equated to $172 billion in wasted water.
  • Taking into account all the resources used to grow food, food waste uses up to 21% of freshwater, 19% of fertilizers, 18% of cropland, and 21% of landfill volume.
  • The food currently wasted in Europe could feed 200 million people, in Latin America 300 million people, and in Africa 300 million people. 
  • Annual per capita waste by consumers is between 95-115 kilograms (210-253 pounds) a year for Europeans and North Americans, while in South and Southeast Asia, it is 6-11kgs (13-24 pounds).
  • Food loss and waste account for about 4.4 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. 
  • Developed and developing countries waste or lose roughly the same amount of food every year, at 670 and 630 million tons respectively. Around 88 million tons of this is in the EU alone.
  • Breaking it down by food group, losses, and waste per year are roughly 30% for cereals, 40-50% for root crops and fruit and vegetables, 20% for oil seed and meat and dairy, and 35% for fish. 
  • If 25% of the food currently being lost or wasted globally was saved, it would be enough to feed 870 million people around the world. 
  • In developing countries, 40% of losses occur at the post-harvest and processing stages, while more than 40% of losses in developed countries occur at the retail and consumer levels. 
  • At the retail level, large quantities of food are wasted because of an emphasis on appearance half of all produce is thrown away in the US because it is deemed too “ugly” to eat; this amounts to 60 million tons of fruits and vegetables. 

As New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue, our mission is to reduce food waste and provide nourishment to our food-insecure neighbors throughout North Jersey. We rescue millions of pounds of fresh food annually that would otherwise be wasted and end up in landfills. This contributes to climate change. We deliver it to partner organizations who support the nearly 1 million people in our area who need it most.

Together, we can reduce food waste and make a positive impact on the planet. Every little bit of effort—no matter how small—leads to change.

Join us in congratulating Alexandria, Table to Table’s August Volunteer of the Month. Congratulations, Alexandria! Alexandria is a student attending Mahwah High School.

“Through Table to Table, I’ve become more connected with my community, and volunteering for this organization allows me to fill hearts and stomachs rather than landfills,” Alexandria said. “Knowing I helped bring a meal to a table gives me a great sense of purpose, and above all, seeing the smiles on people’s faces makes it all worthwhile.”

Signing up to be a Table to Table volunteer is easy. Julie Kinner, Table to Table’s VP of Operations, said all you have to do is download the Table to Table I-Rescue app, powered by Food Rescue Hero, on your phone to become a food rescue hero! You’ll complete a simple registration process and volunteer agreement, and then you can get started. The app walks you through every step! 

Volunteers of all ages are welcome to volunteer with our food rescue program. However, the driver must have a valid driver’s license, and a valid vehicle registration and insurance. 

Since we launched, more than 350 volunteers have completed more than 9,600 rescues and delivered more than 2 million pounds of donated food that would have been thrown away.

As New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue, our mission is to reduce food waste and provide nourishment to our food-insecure neighbors throughout North Jersey. We rescue millions of pounds of fresh food annually that would otherwise be wasted and end up in landfills, contributing to climate change. We deliver it to partner organizations who support the nearly 1 million people in our area who need it most.

Together, we can reduce food waste in our home and make a positive impact on the planet. Every little bit of effort—no matter how small–leads to change.

Join us in congratulating Jude Kochman, Table to Table’s July Volunteer of the Month.

Jude Kochman has been volunteering with Table to Table since April of 2024. Congratulations on being named the July Volunteer of the Month, Jude!

Signing up to be a Table to Table volunteer is easy. Julie Kinner, Table to Table’s VP of Operations, said all you have to do is download the Table to Table I-Rescue app, powered by Food Rescue Hero, on your phone to become a food rescue hero! You’ll complete a simple registration process and volunteer agreement, and then you can get started. The app walks you through every step! 

Volunteers of all ages are welcome to volunteer with our food rescue program. However, the driver must have a valid driver’s license, and a valid vehicle registration and insurance. 

Since we launched, more than 350 volunteers have completed more than 9,600 rescues and delivered more than 2 million pounds of donated food that would have been thrown away.

As New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue, our mission is to reduce food waste and provide nourishment to our food-insecure neighbors throughout North Jersey. We rescue millions of pounds of fresh food annually that would otherwise be wasted and end up in landfills, contributing to climate change. We deliver it to partner organizations who support the nearly 1 million people in our area who need it most.

Together, we can reduce food waste in our home and make a positive impact on the planet. Every little bit of effort—no matter how small–leads to change.

Brittney Portes from the Montclair State University Community Garden appears on this episode of Table Talk.

In the newest episode of “Table Talk,” we talk about ugly food and go behind the scenes with Brittney Portes from the Montclair State University Community Garden to explore the vibrant world of sustainability, the intriguing concept of ugly food, and the rich diversity of fruits and vegetables cultivated right on campus.

Discover how this thriving garden is more than just a place for plants—it’s a hub for fostering community, promoting environmental stewardship, and challenging conventional beauty standards in produce.

For more Table Talk episodes, visit our YouTube channel.

As New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue, our mission is to reduce food waste and provide nourishment to our food-insecure neighbors throughout North Jersey. We rescue millions of pounds of fresh food annually that would otherwise be wasted and deliver it to partner organizations who support the nearly 1 million people in our area who need it most.

Together, we can reduce food waste in our home and make a positive impact on the planet. Every little bit of effort—no matter how small–leads to change.  

Related

Funding will help the non-profit expand its food rescue efforts into Morris County.

Table to Table, considered the state’s first food rescue organization, is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Impact 100 Garden State for its program, Food Rescue Heroes: Bridging the Gap Between Food Waste & Food Insecurity.

The funding will allow the Saddle Brook-based food rescue nonprofit, which is celebrating its 25th year, to expand its mission of rescuing food, reducing waste, and relieving hunger into Morris County, adding to its existing footprint of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties.

Food rescue efforts for this grant will be supported by Table to Table I-Rescue, the nonprofit’s volunteer-based app powered by Food Rescue Hero. To volunteer to become a Food Rescue Hero, download the Table to Table
I-Rescue App at  https://tabletotable.org/i-rescue/.

Credit: Table to Table receives a $100,000 grant from Impact100 Garden State | Bernardsville News News | newjerseyhills.com

Funding will help the non-profit expand its food rescue efforts into Morris County.

Table to Table, considered the state’s first food rescue organization, is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Impact 100 Garden State for its program, Food Rescue Heroes: Bridging the Gap Between Food Waste & Food Insecurity.

The funding will allow the Saddle Brook-based food rescue nonprofit, which is celebrating its 25th year, to expand its mission of rescuing food, reducing waste, and relieving hunger into Morris County, adding to its existing footprint of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties.

Food rescue efforts for this grant will be supported by Table to Table I-Rescue, the nonprofit’s volunteer-based app powered by Food Rescue Hero. To volunteer to become a Food Rescue Hero, download the Table to Table
I-Rescue App at  https://tabletotable.org/i-rescue/.

Credit: Table to Table receives a $100,000 grant from Impact100 Garden State | Bernardsville News News | newjerseyhills.com

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