Fighting Hunger, Food Waste Amid COVID-19

As businesses and schools across the U.S. temporarily close their doors amid the outbreak of COVID-19, many families and individuals are faced with a lack of resources and unexpected expenses. One of the biggest expenses and concerns is around food, as some students rely on schools for breakfast, snacks and lunch and others rely on paychecks to put food on the table.

In an effort to help those in need during the growing coronavirus pandemic, food rescue organizations across the nation are taking every step necessary to keep operations running. In this gallery, we highlight eight organizations that are working to combat food waste and hunger during this difficult time.