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Waste Not Florida Connecting the dots between surplus food and hungry people in North Florida since 1990 All these are wasted; thrown away.

Food belongs in bellies - not landfills: Waste Not Want Not exists to prevent the discarding of items that can be used to fight hunger and poverty in our community. Our volunteers rescue food daily from stores, restaurants, vendors, farmers’ fields and neighbors’ gardens. We distribute this perishable food promptly to people fighting hunger in Clay and surrounding counties. These men, women, and children, our neighbors, enjoyed two million pounds of wholesome food last year - food that, but for our volunteers’ efforts would have gone to waste. What happens to the heart-shaped cakes on February 15, the unbroken eggs in a carton with two that are cracked, the unsold food at your favorite restaurant at closing time, or the unpicked oranges on neighbor’s trees? In a country where one resident in six is food-insecure, one-quarter of all food produced is discarded before it reaches a consumer. But not here in North Florida where Waste Not intercepts food that may be unmarketable or "imperfect" but is perfectly wholesome and safe to consume. Not here in North Florida where Waste Not fights hunger by distributing that rescued food to 2,000 people struggling to put food on the table every day. Waste Not Want Not rescues food, helps people, and increases financial donors’ impact. Every dollar donated to Waste Not, magnified by the efforts of our volunteers, provides 15 pounds of food to people in 14 counties struggling to put food on the table. Receiving food from Waste Not for free allows our recipient groups to do more; to feed more people or to spend more of their limited funds on non-food services. Every financial gift to Waste Not results in benefits to our community that are much greater in value than the value of the donation. No one should go hungry while good food goes to waste: Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUMgyebt3H4

The Reinhold Foundation did it again! ❤️ They brought together an incredible, information-packed program designed to str...
10/21/2026

The Reinhold Foundation did it again! ❤️ They brought together an incredible, information-packed program designed to strengthen nonprofits and help us make an even greater impact right here in Clay County!

From healthcare and food insecurity to homelessness and business leadership, this picture represents just a few of the amazing people and organizations working every day to care for our community. Different missions, one shared goal: making Clay County a better place for everyone. 🙏🏽❤️🩷

A special thank you to Brian Knight, Founder & CEO of Pragmatic Works, for presenting AI for Nonprofits: Real-World Solutions That Increase Impact" at Thrasher-Horne Center!

At Waste Not Want Not, we’re excited to explore how AI can help us level up our fundraising, work smarter, and ultimately do even more to serve our neighbors. The future is full of possibilities, and we’re ready to embrace them!

Thank you, Reinhold Foundation, for investing in the organizations that make our community stronger! 💗

Did you catch Waste Not Want Not on the TODAY Show? 📺 If you missed it, click the link in the comments and watch to the ...
10/16/2026

Did you catch Waste Not Want Not on the TODAY Show? 📺 If you missed it, click the link in the comments and watch to the 3:45 mark!

We are incredibly grateful to Chick-fil-A in the Community and Chick-fil-A Wells Road for pouring so much love, generosity, and resources into feeding our hungry neighbors! ❤️ Nationwide, Chick-fil-A has helped put millions of meals on tables over the past year, and right here in our community, thousands of meals have helped feed our neighbors facing difficult times.

Today, Clay County leaders were nourished in another way through an inspiring presentation by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, who shared powerful insights on leadership, culture, and driving meaningful outcomes.

We are so thankful for partners who invest in our community, strengthen our leaders, and remind us to look after one another with joy in our hearts 💚

Waste Not Florida to the rescue! When one of our hunger relief partners reported their truck was out of commission and u...
10/13/2026

Waste Not Florida to the rescue! When one of our hunger relief partners reported their truck was out of commission and unable to make their pick up...our volunteers sprung into action and delivered! They didnt want families in Putnam County going hungry!

We are so grateful to the Orange Park Rotary for their support of our mission to fight hunger in our community. We serve...
10/11/2026

We are so grateful to the Orange Park Rotary for their support of our mission to fight hunger in our community. We serve Orange Park and surrounding communities with dignity...every day!

We are so glad to be able to partner with and support numerous non-profits in our community and throughout the world. Each of these organizations is making a difference and through at least one of the seven areas of focus of Rotary. Donations to each have been mailed from our club. Thank you to all our members for the donations through dues and other gifts.

Thank you to the American Heart Association of the First Coast for providing Nutrition Grants to so many local charities...
10/09/2026

Thank you to the American Heart Association of the First Coast for providing Nutrition Grants to so many local charities focused on getting healthy foods to our neighbors in need! Waste Not Florida is thrilled to be among the many great nonprofits sharing in the work of fighting hunger in our community and being a grant recipient.

Yesterday we helped over 20 nonprofit team members become more informed on how to help their clients apply for SNAP bene...
10/08/2026

Yesterday we helped over 20 nonprofit team members become more informed on how to help their clients apply for SNAP benefits. For every one meal a food pantry provides, SNAP can provide NINE, so it is important to help eligible Floridians get enrolled. Thank you to all who came out to learn how to better serve our neighbors in need!

Is your company creative??? Is your company competitive??? Does your company care about fighting hunger? Well do we have...
10/05/2026

Is your company creative??? Is your company competitive??? Does your company care about fighting hunger? Well do we have an opportunity for you! The Orange Park Mall is hosting a "canstruction" competition and all canned goods used in the installations come to Waste Not Want Not! It's free to sign up and the winner gets HUGE bragging rights among other cool stuff! 😎🥫

Scan the QR code for more information!

Are you one of those people who shop for Christmas Decorations BEFORE Halloween? Well have we got a deal for you! Shop M...
10/03/2026

Are you one of those people who shop for Christmas Decorations BEFORE Halloween? Well have we got a deal for you! Shop Mickman Brothers and use the code WASTENFL001 when you check out and Waste Not Florida gets a percent of your purchase!

Beautify your home while helping fight hunger! It's a win win! Here's the link:

https://giftitforward.com/

Be sure to use: WASTENFL001 when checking out to ensure your percent of sales reaches us!

Help raise money for a worthy organization and grace your home, or a friend or family members' home, with a beautiful evergreen decoration.

Photos from Corks & Forks! Thanks to everyone who attended or supported from afar and made the night a wonderful success...
10/02/2026

Photos from Corks & Forks! Thanks to everyone who attended or supported from afar and made the night a wonderful success!

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