Turning rescued foods into funds: Waste Less Solutions Raises $20,000 at Second Chance Dance

Eight local chefs compete for honors creating foods from rescued ingredients. Photo: Aimee L. Cook

UTAH — A significant reduction in food waste is the mission of Waste Less Solutions, a Salt Lake City-based nonprofit organization.

With a dedicated focus on educating consumers and food entities, this organization aims to raise awareness about the issue of food waste and provide practical solutions.

Eight chefs collaborated in Waste Less Solutions Second Chance Dance event on August 28, delighting attendees with delectable small bites crafted from rescued food. Chefs had the choice to be given ingredients to work with or ‘shop’ the rescue food pantry. The event raised $20,000, which will go towards funding their programs.

Waste Less Solutions’ primary goal is to educate and inspire action to reduce food waste in our communities through various initiatives, including the food diversion program. This groundbreaking program engages the community to rescue edible food and ensure it reaches those in need of nourishment.

Chef winners from the event are: