Food Recovery Network at Penn State
pounds of food recovered
meals recovered
pounds of greenhouse gas emissions avoided
What We Do
Food Donations
Four times each week, the FRN collects and delivers unserved food from three campus dining halls, donating them to shelters, pantries, and other organizations in need.
Volunteering
We are committed to working alongside our partners to facilitate their distribution of our recovered meals. FRN relies on the commitment of its student volunteers to fulfill our mission.
awareness
Food waste and food insecurity can be difficult to observe. By acknowledging these issues and taking decisive action to resolve them, the FRN rallies the community behind a common effort.
Advocacy
Inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations, and reinforced at Penn State, the FRN continually advocates for more responsible consumption of resources.
More than 14% of Penn State students, across all campuses, encounter food insecurity.
Source: Fall 2022 Food and Housing Needs Survey conducted by Penn State
What We Do
Food Donations
Four times each week, the FRN collects and delivers unserved food from two campus dining halls, donating them to shelters, pantries, and other organizations in need.
Volunteering
We are committed to working alongside our partners to facilitate their distribution of our recovered meals. FRN relies on the commitment of its student volunteers to fulfill our mission.
awareness
Food waste and food insecurity can be difficult to observe. By acknowledging these issues and taking decisive action to resolve them, the FRN rallies the community behind a common effort.
Advocacy
Inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations, and reinforced at Penn State, the FRN continually advocates for more responsible consumption of resources.
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