BRONX, NY - D’Arrigo New York proudly highlighted its philanthropic partnership with over a dozen nonprofit organizations in the Northeast, focusing on Sharing Excess, a key collaborator in the fight against food waste and hunger.
“When Sharing Excess planned our national strategy to address food waste and hunger, we aimed at tackling high-volume food waste in large wholesale markets, and where else would we go but Hunts Point,” said Evan Ehlers, Founder of Sharing Excess. “D’Arrigo is one of the most respected families in the field—not just for food quality, but also for their commitment to community. This aligned with our core principles and we are committed to building on our partnership.”
Since its expansion to New York in October 2023, Sharing Excess has worked closely with D’Arrigo New York to distribute food to local communities, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency at Hunts Point Market. This collaboration allowed Sharing Excess to implement a streamlined approach that leveraged innovative technology to track impact while addressing food insecurity.
“We work with D’Arrigo daily to redirect surplus food supply to vulnerable communities in need,” continued Ehlers.
In addition to facilitating food donations, D’Arrigo introduced Sharing Excess to its long-standing partner, Brighter Bites, which provides healthy food to schools throughout New York. This partnership has significantly increased the volume of food delivered directly to local school systems on a weekly basis.
According to a press release, the partnership is set to evolve over the next five years as Hunts Point Produce Market modernizes.
“We look forward to expanding Sharing Excess operations to increase efficiencies at the market, drive down expenses for our food vendor partners, and create a zero waste environment through decreasing carbon emissions,” Ehlers added.
Through its innovative and agile approach, Sharing Excess continues to revolutionize food sharing, aiming to rescue and redistribute over 1 million pounds of food each week. With its commitment to both business and philanthropy, this partnership stands as a model for combating food waste and hunger in the community.
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