30,000 pounds of leftover food donated to charity after Super Bowl
Rather than rotting in a landfill, more than 30,000 pounds of leftover Super Bowl food have been used to feed hungry Floridians. All the uneaten food from the Hard Rock Stadium has been donated to local shelters throughout southern Florida.
NFL Green organizers partnered with Centerplate and food recovery charity Food Rescue US in order to facilitate the massive volunteer mission throughout the week following Sunday’s game.
“We know food insecurity impacts one in seven people in the state of Florida,” said Carol Shattuck, CEO of Food Rescue US.
“Through our work with Centerplate and NFL Green, we can make sure excess food from Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami Beach Convention Center helps to feed individuals and families throughout Miami, while also not contributing to the growing food waste crisis in the U.S.”
“It’s a full volunteer job for everyone. We just want to help people in need. It’s amazing to see how much food there is that otherwise would have been thrown in the trash that can now feed so many people,” explained Ellen Bowen, head of Food Rescue US Miami.
The rescued food includes uneaten chicken wings, ribs, tenderloins, and charcuteries from concession stands and VIP booths. The remaining food fed over 20,000 people after it has been distributed.
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