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Goodr: Addressing Food Waste and Hunger Through Logistics Solutions
TLDR Goodr, founded by Jasmine Crowe-Houston in 2017, connects surplus food with those in need to address food waste and hunger in the United States. By offering a sustainable waste diversion service, Goodr aims to reduce food waste by 15% and feed 25 million Americans, disrupting traditional charity and waste industries.
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Jasmine Crowe-Houston founded Goodr in 2017 to address food waste by working with businesses to deliver unused food to those in need.
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Jasmine Crowe-Houston started feeding people experiencing homelessness in Atlanta every Sunday to provide dignity and choice through restaurant-style meals.
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A significant amount of food waste occurs in the United States, leading to environmental issues and social disparities, with various organizations and individuals working to provide food resources to those in need.
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People are desperate for food, even when they have access to resources like food stamps, leading to the realization of the significant food waste issue in the country.
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The realization that food waste and hunger can be addressed through a logistics solution led to the founding of Goodr in 2017 as a for-profit company aiming to connect surplus food with those in need.
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Goodr was founded as a for-profit company to address food waste by connecting surplus food with those in need, offering a sustainable waste diversion service that handles the logistics of getting food to people in need.
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Goodr's platform allows businesses to easily inventory and donate surplus food, calculating the value of donations for tax purposes and providing a sustainability dashboard, resulting in a significant return on investment for clients.
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Goodr's mission to reduce food waste and feed those in need has gained traction due to a shift in mindset towards sustainability and community support.
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Goodr ensures food safety by moving food quickly, understanding local health regulations, requiring nonprofit partners to have proper storage, and maintaining close communication with them.
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Goodr aims to expand to more cities and states, with plans to reduce food waste by 15% to feed 25 million Americans, emphasizing the importance of creating access to food for those in need.
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Goodr is disrupting the traditional charity and waste industries by using technology to reduce food waste and solve hunger, despite facing pushback and criticism.
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