Stout’s charitable program began in 2020 as a fitness and wellness competition to benefit Food Rescue US. In 2022, we have expanded the program to include all Stout’s brand ambassadors and their partners to make an even bigger impact towards the effort to reduce food waste and insecurity in the United States.
Our program has enabled Food Rescue US to deliver 720,000+ meals to those in need since 2020. Our internal program benefits Food Rescue US through:
Food Rescue US is committed to reducing food waste and food insecurity in America. Their technology seamlessly engages volunteers to transfer excess fresh food from grocers, restaurants, corporate dining, farms and other sources to social service agencies that feed people who are food insecure.
Food waste in the United States is a growing problem. More than 40% of the U.S. food supply is wasted and Americans generate more food waste than any other country. Food waste is also contributing to 6% of total global greenhouse gas emissions.
Food insecurity means you lack reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. One in seven Americans is food insecure and in 2021, more than 42 million people were estimated to be be food insecure in the U.S.
Learn more about Food Rescue US's mission and how you can help.
In collaboration with our brand ambassadors and their partners: