WasteLess Solutions expands food rescue with free HungreeApp

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PARK CITY, Utah — WasteLess Solutions is adding a new weapon to its food‑recovery arsenal: a smartphone app that pairs surplus meals with hungry neighbors in real time.

The Park City–based nonprofit announced on Thursday that it is partnering with The HungreeApp to create an online “Community Village” where restaurants, caterers, and other licensed food businesses can post excess food for immediate pickup. Donation activity is scheduled to begin Memorial Day weekend.

The HungreeApp is free to download on Apple and Android devices. Once registered, food providers can list extra items in less than a minute, while “Hungrees” — anyone seeking a meal — can claim offerings based on distance, dietary preference and other filters. No income qualification or usage limit applies.

“Adding The HungreeApp to our toolkit means we can quickly connect food donors with people in need — without complicated logistics. It’s simple, fast, and impactful,” said Julianne Carone, area director for WasteLess Solutions.

The HungreeApp operates through public or private “Villages” that let communities create self‑managed sharing ecosystems. Developers say the platform aims to curb hunger, cut waste, and strengthen social ties by redistributing resources at the neighborhood level. WasteLess is now onboarding certified providers to the Park City Village. All licensed food businesses in Summit County automatically qualify. The nonprofit will assist with demonstrations and training at no cost.

Organizers say the app is designed to complement, not compete with, existing food‑aid networks. Local pantries typically allow grocery pickups twice a month, but they cannot always handle unexpected prepared‑food surpluses. By capturing those leftovers before they reach landfills, the app targets both food insecurity and waste.

Founded in 2018, WasteLess Solutions has rescued more than 2.5 million pounds of food — valued at $4.8 million — diverting upward of 1,600 tons of carbon dioxide emissions and conserving an estimated 297 million gallons of water, according to the organization. A grant from the Park City Climate Fund financed its 2024 expansion into Summit County.

For more information or to enroll as a provider, visit WasteLess Solutions or download The HungreeApp from major app stores