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“Turning Leaf is a nonprofit charitable organization that works with adults with intellectual disability and mental illness. We provide unconditional acceptance and empower change. Our experience in partnering with Leftovers has been positive, all the way through. We have a lot of participants that look forward to Thursdays because they know that’s when the food rescue is coming in. It’s a motivating factor for participants to come out and meet with staff and that gives us a chance to build bridges, start building relationships and move forward from there.”

“We are so happy and proud of the partnership we have with Leftovers, where not only are we reducing food waste by not over-purchasing food, but we’re also helping save costs for the agency to ensure that we can use those funds to go directly into programming for participants. We’re also seeing the participants that we serve, especially participants we see on a regular basis, they know that we’re coming with Leftovers on certain days, and are looking forward to it.”

“[During the pandemic], our residents lost the ability and opportunities of working to supplement their already low income to make ends meet! Therefore the food donations have helped hugely so they can still set aside some money to use it towards safe programs and activities that keep them physically and mentally healthy, as well as help their families who also live on low income.”

“Food security is often an issue for our young moms as they juggle parenting, schooling and daycare, and everyday financial challenges. The meals and treats that have been provided by donors have allowed for a reprieve during these challenging times.”