With the enormous scale of food waste in the United States, one thing is clear; food rescue can help solve the hunger crisis. One of the lesser-known and most frustrating facts about hunger is, there is enough food for everyone – food just does not get to the people who need it. In the United States, hunger is a logistics problem, not a food production problem. 1 in 8 Americans experience food insecurity, while $200 billion is annually spent on food that will never be eaten. The loss of food occurs at every stage of our production and distribution system—from farmers to packers and shippers, from manufacturers to retailers to consumers. As the largest food waste rescue organization in the U.S., Feeding America is uniquely positioned to rescue this food at each of these stages and help provide it to families facing hunger. Shredding Hunger supports food waste recovery and upcycling food into its highest use: feeding people. This program sources consistent dairy supply with multiple processing partners and provides low-cost delivery that supports expanded dairy distribution and transportation for multi-stop opportunities at our food banks. Growing regional and national food recovery collaborations with strategic Agri/Industry partners elevates the public sector role, maximizes food sourcing and sharing, and supports our network food banks in capability and capacity growth while increasing nutrition and addressing nutrient deficiencies in our communities. With the addition of Shredding Hunger, we create sustainable distribution models to provide healthy dairy opportunities that supply important nutrients such as protein, calcium, and vitamins A and B12 along with zinc, phosphorous, and riboflavin. With so many neighbors facing hunger, the amount of food that is thrown out and allowed to go to waste is shocking. The potential for helping hungry people and our environment by eliminating food waste is enormous. Speakers: Sam Schwoeppe, MS, Kathleen Stress, MS