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CLOSING THE LOOP ON FOOD WASTE & HUNGER
In McMinnville, food surplus and food insecurity exist side by side
Perfectly good food is discarded while neighbors face barriers to access
ZWZH was launched to better understand this disconnect—and identify solutions
Why Zero Waste, Zero Hunger (ZWZH)?
Vision
Zero Waste, Zero Hunger Project is dedicated to supporting McMinnville on its pathway to becoming a circular city—one that eliminates both food waste and hunger through collaboration, innovation, and community action
Mission
To understand and continuously improve McMinnville’s food distribution systems by collaborating with community partners to redirect surplus food to those in need while reducing waste
Outcome
A comprehensive, regularly updated guide connecting the community to food resources, surplus-recovery opportunities, and volunteer roles that strengthen food access and reduce waste
ZWZH Guide
Contact us with questions, ideas, updates, etc.!
McMinnville, Oregon