Following the speech, Roadrunner Food Bank spoke about reducing hunger and food waste in New Mexico, a goal of Roadrunner Food Bank’s new partnership with food bank groups south of the Mexican border. Millions of pounds of produce are said to be wasted when it crosses the border, and this agreement will ensure that produce gets to food banks even if it can’t be bought or is defective. We are truly fortunate to be a part of this effort, leading Roadrunner Food Bank into the future and ensuring we have the food resources we need, and doing the same for the people of Mexico.
Roadrunner Food Bank Partners with Mexican Food Banks
Updated: July 23, 2024 9:22 PM MDT
Roadrunner Food Bank has signed its first-ever agreement with a Mexican nonprofit that operates more than 50 food banks to launch an international food exchange project. The agreement with the Food Bank of Mexico (BAMX) aims to reduce food waste and hunger in both countries by sharing surplus and defective produce. It also allows both groups to receive food at the border that would otherwise be wasted. “We are truly grateful to be part of this project and to help guide Roadrunner Food Bank into the future, ensuring they have the food resources they need and to do the same for the people of Mexico,” said Dana Yost, president of Roadrunner Food Bank. “The big payoff is that people facing hunger will have access to nutritious food, whether they live here or in Mexico. After all, hunger knows no borders.”
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico —
Roadrunner Food Bank has signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with a Mexican nonprofit organization that operates more than 50 food banks to launch an international food exchange project.
The agreement with Mexico’s Food Agency (BAMX) aims to reduce food waste and hunger in both countries by sharing surplus and defective agricultural products. It also allows the two groups to receive food at the border that would otherwise be wasted.
“We are truly fortunate to be a part of this effort and to lead Roadrunner Food Bank into the future, ensuring they have the food resources they need and to do the same for the people of Mexico,” said Dana Yost, president of Roadrunner Food Bank. “A big accomplishment from this effort is that hungry people now have better access to nutritious food, whether they live here or in Mexico. After all, hunger knows no borders.”
