Redirecting Wasted Food to Combat Hunger

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Aaron Tolson, ACTS

Posted

Jul 31, 2019

Elena Russo speaks with Aaron Tolson, Development Director, ACTS. They discuss their partnership with 412 Food Rescue to help distribute food that otherwise will go to waste from restaurants, stores etc.

Hosted by: Elena Russo Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

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