Run a weekly food-rescue route into North Minneapolis (2026-07-18)

Twin Cities grocers and bakeries discard tons of good food weekly while Northside shelves run bare. A dependable cold-chain rescue route is the cheapest food program that exists: a car, coolers, and showing up every week. Standard: USDA/EPA food recovery hierarchy + safe transport practice; SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production. Proof: Pickup and delivery photos plus weight log Method (USDA/EPA food recovery hierarchy + safe transport practice; SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production.): 1. Confirm the donor pickup and pantry drop-off windows. 2. Collect and date-check the donation, refusing spoiled items. 3. Transport cold items in coolers with ice packs within the safe window. 4. Weigh in with the pantry. 5. Photograph pickup, transport, and delivery with GPS and date on and log weights. Done when: Pickup and delivery photos plus weight log

Where

Donor-to-pantry route ending near W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Pay

$80 proposed

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Proof

Pickup and delivery photos plus weight log

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-07-25

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 60–120 minutes. Method of record: Michelin Green Star-style 7-criterion sustainability scorecard

Bring

• tablet/clipboard
• camera
• scale (waste weighing scope)
• 7-criterion rubric

Steps

1. 1. Confirm the site + address; arrange a staff escort for back-of-house.
2. 2. Photograph evidence for each criterion: sourcing, waste stream, energy, water, procurement records, seasonality, team practices.
3. 3. Score each of the 7 criteria against the rubric with an evidence note.
4. 4. For a waste audit, weigh or estimate food waste for one service and identify recovery/donation options.
5. 5. Rank the highest-impact improvement recommendations.
6. 6. Enter scores, evidence notes, waste data, recommendations, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Food-safety or hygiene hazard observed -> note and defer to staff; documentation only.
• Significant edible waste -> recommend the EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy (donation before disposal).

What counts as done

• Score recorded for each of the 7 criteria with an evidence note
• Food-waste weight/volume recorded (waste-audit scope)
• Recovery/donation options identified (waste scope)
• Ranked improvement recommendations + photos + address confirm

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.