Borderlands Produce Rescue is a purveyor of food and has been for 25 years. Our mission is to help families eat nutritiously at an affordable cost and to bring everyone together by shopping at our markets, keeping this unsold fresh produce out of the landfill helping our environment, we all need to do our part[…]
What a great time to preserve your bell peppers you shopped for from a P.O.W.W.O.W. Market and have it available when you really need it. Delicious and perfect for vegans. Bell Peppers are low in calories and exceptionally rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants. Marinated Roasted Bell Peppers, by Elsie at Simply Recipes View[…]
No rain tomorrow morning so don’t forget to visit one of our 9 market locations this Saturday, March 14th from the hours of 8-11:00am (Unless Specified). With no income or residential qualifications anyone can enjoy shopping for up to 70 Lbs. of fresh produce with a $12 contribution. View and download our 2019/20 P.O.W.W.O.W. Produce[…]
With the bountiful fruits and veggies you shopped for at a P.O.W.W.O.W. market, what a great way to preserve your produce by canning, dehydrating, fermenting or even pickling. The money you save by shopping at our markets for veggies you can spend at your supermarket for those other much needed items. Produce On Wheels With[…]
Don’t forget to wash your fruits & veggies before you use it, moisture will enhance the growth of bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration recommends washing produce under cold running water, wash your hands before and after you hand the produce too. Scrub with a brush and/or gently rub the produce with your hands, depending[…]
Join us tomorrow morning at a P.O.W.W.O.W. market one of four major programs of Borderlands Produce Rescue, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization supporting the mission of reducing food waste and greenhouse gases from the landfill. Approximately 32 million pounds of produce annually are rescued so communities in surrounding areas can supplement meals to eat healthy[…]
Join us at a P.O.W.W.O.W. market one of four major programs of Borderlands Produce Rescue, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization supporting the mission of reducing food waste and greenhouse gases from the landfill. Approximately 32 million pounds of produce annually are rescued so communities in surrounding areas can supplement meals to eat healthy at an affordable[…]
Try this delicious recipe using Gray Squash, sweeter than the Italian squash but not quite as sweet as the yellow squash. Gray squash is high in vitamin A, B6, C and K, potassium, manganese and among other nutrients. Simple Gray Squash with Onions and Tomatoes from Weave a Thousand Flavors View other delicious and healthy recipes[…]
Join us at a P.O.W.W.O.W. market one of four major programs of Borderlands Produce Rescue, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization supporting the mission of reducing food waste and greenhouse gases from the landfill. Approximately 32 million pounds of produce annually are rescued so communities in surrounding areas can supplement meals to eat healthy at an affordable[…]
Join us at a P.O.W.W.O.W. market one of four major programs of Borderlands Produce Rescue, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization supporting the mission of reducing food waste and greenhouse gases from the landfill. Approximately 32 million pounds of produce annually are rescued so communities in surrounding areas can supplement meals to eat healthy at an affordable[…]
San Francisco passed the nation’s first mandatory composting law a little over 10 years ago, requiring residents and businesses to separate food waste for municipal trash collection. Composed has helped SF reduce its annual waste by 80 percent taken pressure off local landfills. Can local governments be inspired to to take similar actions. Can the[…]
Join us tomorrow rain or shine at a one of our 13 market locations this Saturday, February 22nd from the hours of 8-11:00am. With no income or residential qualifications anyone can enjoy shopping for up to 70 Lbs. of fresh produce with a $12 contribution. View and download our 2019/20 P.O.W.W.O.W. Produce Season schedule for[…]
Learn how to prepare Brussels Sprouts as a side dish a variety you shopped for at our Produce On Wheels With – Out Waste (P.O.W.W.O.W.) market last weekend and one of four major programs of Borderlands Produce Rescue. Brussels Sprouts are low in calories but high in nutrients especially in vitamins A, C and K and[…]
Get your produce tomorrow morning, Feb. 15th from 8-11am at one of our 15 markets listed below. With a $12 contribution you can shop for up to 70 lbs. of fruits and veggies. View and download our 2019/20 P.O.W.W.O.W. Produce Season schedule for locations and hours. Please share your pictures and videos of the produce[…]
Two-thirds of households waste between 20% and 50% of Purchased food and even the least wasteful household threw out 8.7% of their food. Help reduce food waste by adding these 4 tips into your kitchen duties. 4 Easy Ways You Can Fut Down on Food Waste Today, by Kathlyn Moncada at Better Homes & Gardens To[…]
Shop for your produce this Saturday, February 1st morning at one of our 13 P.O.W.W.O.W. Market locations from the hours of 8-11am. For a $12 contribution anyone with no income or residential qualifications can enjoy up to 70 Lbs. of fresh produce. View and download our 2019/20 P.O.W.W.O.W. Produce Season schedule for locations and hours. […]
Join us at a P.O.W.W.O.W. market one of four major programs of Borderlands Produce Rescue, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization supporting the mission of reducing food waste and greenhouse gases from the landfill. Approximately 32 million pounds of produce annually are rescued so communities in surrounding areas can supplement meals to eat healthy at an[…]
Who does not like pizza? Make this delicious and healthy recipe for your whole family in 45 minutes. Zucchinis and bell peppers are high in nutrients including vitamins A and C, folate and potassium. Zucchini Crust Pizza – from Tast of Home View other delicious and healthy recipes of the week from our previous postings.
Shop for your produce this Saturday, February 1st morning at one of our 13 P.O.W.W.O.W. Market locations from the hours of 8-11am. For a $12 contribution anyone with no income or residential qualifications can enjoy up to 70 Lbs. of fresh produce. View and download our 2019/20 P.O.W.W.O.W. Produce Season schedule for locations and hours. […]
Join us at a P.O.W.W.O.W. market one of four major programs supporting the mission of reducing food waste and greenhouse gases from the landfill. Approximately 32 million pounds of produce annually are rescued so the communities in your surrounding area can supplement meals to eat healthy at an affordable cost. Visit one of our 13[…]
Read about the growing issue of food waste and what some Phoenix-area eateries, organizations, and everyday people are doing right. Table Scraps: Taking on Food Waste in Greater Phoenix, from Lauren Cusimano at Phoenix New Times To access our previous Education Corner postings, please view our Press Room.
Get you fresh produce tomorrow morning (January 25th) at one of our 13 P.O.W.W.O.W. markets from the hours of 8-11am. Anyone with no income or residential qualifications can shop for up to 70 lbs. of fruits and veggies with a $12 contribution. View and download our 2019/20 P.O.W.W.O.W. Produce Season schedule for locations and hours. […]
Get to know Borderlands Produce Rescue and its four major programs supporting the mission of reducing food waste and greenhouse gases from the landfill. Borderlands’ rescues approximately 32 million pounds of produce annually so the communities in the State of Arizona can supplement their meals by eating healthy. Shop at one of our 10 market locations this Saturday, January[…]
Try this healthy and delicious alternative to traditional tater tots. What a great way to introduce your children to something new. Spaghetti Squash is high in manganese, niacin, potassium and vitamin B6 and C. Also SS is a great source of fiber, low calorie and great for weight loss. Spaghetti Squash Tater Tots – Kirbie[…]
Help us support our mission of reducing food waste and greenhouse gases from the landfill by shopping at one of our 10 market locations this Saturday, January 18th from the hours of 8-11:00am. Every pound distributed helps us reach our goal annually of supplementing millions of meals to the many communities in the State of[…]
Read how greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.1 percent in 2019 but agriculture, waste, land use, oil and gas methane jumped 4.4 percent. U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fell Slightly in 2019, from Steven Mufson at The Washington Post To access our previous Education Corner postings, please view our Press Room.
Shop for your produce tomorrow at one of our 12 P.O.W.W.O.W. market locations from the hours of 8-11:00am. With no income or residential qualifications anyone can enjoy shopping for up to 70 Lbs. of fresh produce with a $12 contribution. Everyone has the inherent right to eat healthy. View and download our 2019/20 P.O.W.W.O.W. Produce[…]
With the start of an exciting 2020 calendar year, we would like for all of you to help us support our mission. Every pound of fresh produce distributed to supporters from our P.O.W.W.O.W. markets will help tackle food waste and greenhouse gases from the landfill. Shop at one of our 12 market locations this Saturday, January 11th from the[…]
Try this delicious sweet-yet-bitter recipe using a variety you shopped for at a P.O.W.W.O.W. market last weekend. Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin B6 and C. It also prevents skin damage, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar level and other health benefits. Homemade Orange Marmalade – Molly Watson from The Spruce Eats View other delicious[…]
We would like to thank all supporters and volunteers who helped Borderlands make the P.O.W.W.O.W. program a successful 18/19 produce season. Last season we were able to rescue and distribute over 5.3 million pounds of fresh produce and supplement over 14.7 million meals to the many communities in the State of Arizona reducing almost 400,000[…]
Read more about how one in eight individuals and one in six children experienced some form of hunger. Reducing Food Waste Can Help Address Food Insecurity, from Janice Phillips at U.S. News To access our previous Education Corner postings, please view our Press Room.
We hope everyone had a safe and joyous holiday filling your stomach with delicious trimmings. It is time to restock your fridge with delicious fruits and veggies by shopping at one of our 10 P.O.W.W.O.W. markets this Saturday, December 28th from the hours of 8-11:00am. Every pound of fresh produce distributed to supporters will help[…]
Try this recipe for your favorite burger, sandwich or just as a snack. Cucumbers contain vitamin C & K as well as magnesium, potassium and manganese. It also has antioxidants, promotes hydration and other health beneftis. Bread-and-Butter Recipe – Alex Lau from Bon Appetit View other delicious and healthy recipes of the week from our previous[…]
Please help us reach our goal of 80,000 pounds of produce distributed compared to Christmas time last year so more meals can be supplemented at an affordable price. Every pound of fresh produce distributed to supporters will help Borderlands mission of reducing food waste and greenhouse gases. Please help us continue our mission by shopping[…]
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Please help us reach our goal of 80,000 pounds of produce distributed compared to Christmas time last year so more meals can be supplemented at an affordable price. Every pound of fresh produce distributed to supporters will help Borderlands mission of reducing food waste and greenhouse gases. Please help us continue our mission by shopping[…]
Read about how Dairy farmers in Massachusetts are using food waste to create electricity. Chew on This: Farmers are using Food Waste to Make Electricity, from Allison Aubrey at The Salt: NPR To access our previous Education Corner postings, please view our Press Room.
Since the start of the produce season in November, we have transported over 825,000 lbs. of fresh produce to the many P.O.W.W.O.W. markets in the State of Arizona so communities have the right to eat fruits and veggies at an affordable price. Please help us continue our mission by shopping at one of our 12[…]
Since the start of the produce season in November, we have transported over 825,000 lbs. of fresh produce to the many P.O.W.W.O.W. markets in the State of Arizona so communities have the right to eat fruits and veggies at an affordable price. Please help us continue our mission by shopping at one of our 12[…]
Serve this delicious and easy dish for your holiday parties using the two main ingredients you shopped from a P.O.W.W.O.W. market. Green Beans are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K including folic acid and fiber. Consuming green beans can help reduce the risk of cancer, depression and bone health. Sauteed Green Beans[…]