Hello
My name is Sasha and I started Foolish Food in 2018 when I first realized the importance of sustainability and the issue of food waste. Through this journey, I have been able to collaborate with different organizations and politicians to uplift voices and speak more about this issue and the different intersectionalities within it.
My Story
After a week-long trip to southern Arizona, I realized the importance of sustainability, especially being in the middle of a desert where resources are very limited. It is vital that energy, food, water, and other resources are conserved.
I decided to start Foolish Food, and through the organization, I have been able to reach hundreds of students across the country and help them understand how to combat food waste in their communities. I was also able to help pass a bill in my home state of Massachusetts that gave a tax incentive to food providers like restaurants and grocery stores who donated their uneaten food to food receivers like food banks and panties.
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After our relaunch in the summer of 2021, I worked with the Werth Institute at the University of Connecticut to receive a network and resources on how to go about the next steps of making this mission successful. Through the Werth Institute, I was surrounded by students who were passionate about entrepreneurship and also had interests within sustainability as well.
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