In the two years since its launch, 412 Food Rescue has salvaged nearly 2 million pounds of food from going to waste in Allegheny County.

By Madeline Quigley

The system that 412 Food Rescue has developed in Pittsburgh can be applied to hundreds of organizations doing similar work around the country – and even the world. This would allow for a more efficient food rescues, and less wasted food. And, starting in a city that has rebuilt itself on food and tech has only accelerated the growth.