In this episode of The Charity Charge Show, hosts Matt and Grayson sit down with Alexx Goeller, CEO of
Wasteless Solutions, a nonprofit making a significant reduction in food waste in Utah. Alex shares her journey into the nonprofit sector, driven by a passion for community service and sustainability. She discusses how Wasteless focuses on diverting edible food from landfills to combat food waste and food insecurity.
More Than a Rescue Mission
Wasteless's approach goes beyond simply collecting and distributing food. They've developed a multi-faceted strategy to maximize their impact.
- Food Rescue: This is the heart of their operation. They divert surplus food from retailers, restaurants, and other sources, ensuring that perfectly good food doesn't end up in a landfill.
- Neighborhood Nourishment: Wasteless transforms rescued food into nutritious meals and distributes them through mobile markets. This innovative model brings healthy food directly to communities that have limited access to it.
- Education: They also host classes and provide practical tips to help individuals reduce their own food waste at home. This educational component empowers people to be part of the solution, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
About Charity Charge:Charity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the
Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to
bookkeeping,
gift card disbursements, and
state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at
charitycharge.com.
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About Charity Charge
Charity Charge
is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the
Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to
bookkeeping,
gift card disbursements, and
state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at
charitycharge.com.
What is The Charity Charge Show - Nonprofit Podcast?
The Charity Charge Show features candid conversations with nonprofit executives, founders, and social impact leaders about what it actually takes to run a mission-driven organization: funding, operations, leadership, and the lessons nobody puts in the annual report.
The show is hosted by Stephen Garten, founder and CEO of Charity Charge, a Public Benefit Corporation founded in 2015 in Austin, Texas. Charity Charge provides financial tools built exclusively for nonprofits, including a credit card underwritten to the organization's EIN with no personal guarantee and no annual fee.
More than 3,000 nonprofits have used Charity Charge to manage their spending.
Learn more at www.charitycharge.com