Our sweetest volunteer
Meet our volunteer, Bob, whom we lovingly refer to as “Cookie Bob” for all the delicious reasons you might expect.
Meet the Staff: Daelyn Houser
“It is not just giving away food for free; it is sharing hope, honor and dignity through food with the goal of walking through one season and growing into the next one,” said Daelyn, our Alabama Manager.
One year after the Waverly flood
Since February, we’ve been giving out groceries in a parking lot that was once submerged in floodwater. The Waverly community has been helping us reclaim that space as one of resilience, not one of destruction.
Meet the Staff: Annette Doom
Annette is a loyal friend and excellent team wrangler. Depending on the time of day, you might find her organizing meetings and events or kicking back at Mojo’s Tacos.
Meet the Staff: Scott Lucas
Scott, our Director of Operations, is always ready to crack a joke, but on the inside, he’s really just a big softie.
Cooking on a budget when life gets busy
We spoke with Metro Nashville Public Schools Executive Director of Nutrition Services, Spencer Taylor, about some tips and tricks to make eating on a budget a little easier when you’re pressed for time.
Meet the Staff: Elaine Whitney
Elaine Whitney is all about people. She wears a lot of different hats at OneGenAway, but on top of everything else, she makes it her responsibility to ensure everyone she interacts with feels loved, valued, and supported.
Meet the Staff: Chris Whitney
Chris is the kind of person who strives to do the right thing no matter what others think or how insurmountable the task may seem.
The cost of food waste
Wasting food is expensive. Think about it; you're not only losing opportunity cost.
When does food need to be rescued?
We rescue food six days a week from grocery stores, restaurants, farms, and caterers. But why does the food need rescuing?