An LA nonprofit organization provides leftover catered food from TV or film sets to assist people in need

One of the steps to reduce food waste involves making a combination of small changes at home and large-scale modifications in how waste is processed. However, most people would prefer food to be eaten rather than thrown away. Hillary Cohen, the co-founder of Every Day Action, believes that the solution is simple; it's about logistics and taking the available food and providing it to those in need.

Cohen was inspired to create her nonprofit after seeing perfectly good meals being thrown out on one of her first movie sets. She was told that it was easier to discard the food, but three years ago, Cohen and Samantha Luu co-founded Every Day Action. The nonprofit organization works with film studios and production companies to collect surplus food from caterers on sets and distribute it to local nonprofits.

One of the nonprofits that Everyday Action partners with is Bridge to Home, which provides high-end meals to its residents while stretching its limited funding. The individuals who collect the food usually work in the entertainment industry and donate their time.

Every Day Action's Film Industry Driver Program employs artists like Stephen Gillikin, who earns crucial supplemental income opportunities between gigs. Providing employment, feeding hungry people, and keeping food waste out of landfills are some of the ways in which Everyday Action is making a difference. Visit Every Day Action ti learn more

By Anita Johnson-Brown | The Los Angeles News

This story originated via ABC7

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