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Ellen’s Bunny Bread

Ellen’s Bunny Bread

For the past 5 years, Ellen’s family has invited our little bread bunny to Easter brunch.

Not only is the bread itself delicious and easy to make, but this recipe also gives the bunny a cute face with eyes made out of raisins and teeth made out of almonds.

We’re Kicking the Can

We’re Kicking the Can

In 2024, MEANS Database will be rebranded as FoodRecovery.org- the same great organization with a clear-cut name describing exactly what we do. We’re trading in our can logo that represents our original concept which focused on small food donations from restaurants, cafeterias, and events, to a new logo that highlights one of our main components- transportation of recovered food.

Meet Our Partners: Bmore Community Food

Meet Our Partners: Bmore Community Food

From a devastating fire, a beautiful relationship formed between Bmore Community Food and MEANS Database. A donor introduced us and mentioned their need as they work through this trying time and still make an impact on their community. Since July 20th, we have...

How Grace Started Working at MEANS

How Grace Started Working at MEANS

By Grace Hoening  I have worked with MEANS since June 2019 when I started as an Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Outreach intern at the age of 16. My passion for food recovery started at the ELCA World Hunger Leadership Conference. I tagged along with my...