Dana Frasz :: Youth and Foodbanks

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by Dana Frasz

posted Sep 10, 2008

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Hunger and food insecurity affects more than 30 million Americans. Meanwhile, over 96 billion pounds of edible food, with a value of $100 billion, is discarded each year. Empty Bellies, founded by Dana Frasz, seeks to reduce food waste and hunger while simultaneously increasing community awareness about alternatives.

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