Are you looking for ways to help on Earth Day? Now is the perfect time to take action for the planet and your community.
If you’re searching for ways to help on Earth Day, Second Harvest is here to help. You can support environmental sustainability and hunger relief.
When food goes to waste, more than a meal is lost. Consider the resources that were used to grow, transport, and store that food.
A single tomato can take more than 3 gallons of water to grow. Produce often travels 1,500 miles or more to get to our grocery stores. That doesn’t even account for the energy costs of refrigerating and packing a single tomato.
Throwing food away is like pouring gallons of water, gas, and money straight into the trash
Here are five easy ways you can help on Earth Day:
- Donate to Support Food Rescue
Your gift helps us rescue surplus food from grocery stores, farms, and manufacturers. Food that might otherwise end up in landfills. This reduces fills plates, not trash cans.
- Volunteer at a Food Sort or Distribution
Our volunteer shifts offer a hands-on way to reduce waste and fight hunger. Every shift ensures food ends up where it belongs: on tables, not in landfills.
- Host a Food Drive with a Green Twist
Encourage donations of shelf-stable items and talk about sustainable food choices. Add an eco-education element to your drive to make it even more impactful.
- Share the Mission on Social Media
Raising awareness is a powerful form of action. Share facts about food waste, hunger, and how Second Harvest is leading the way in sustainable hunger relief.
- Choose to Waste Less at Home
Plan your meals, store food correctly, and get creative with leftovers. Small changes in your kitchen help prevent waste and reduce your carbon footprint.
Every action matters. This Earth Day, take one that helps your neighbors and the planet.
By supporting Second Harvest, you’re creating a more sustainable and food-secure future.