Read on to find out how their Upcycling Kitchen project is helping supplement food availability in Detroit communities.

Toss with cooked pasta or drizzle over roasted potatoes or root vegetables.

Containers of yogurt and packages of mixed fruit cups mingle with vegan “meats” and sauerkraut pierogi.

Turnip Green Pesto in a bowl

Photo: Brittany Conerly

When the gates open at 10:30 a.m., people file in.

Their first stop is the loose groceries, as fresh veggies, fruits and milk are popular items.

This entire bounty of fresh, nutritious food was rescued from the landfill.

a photo of a woman taking food out of the oven

Make Food Not Waste

That’s where Make Food Not Waste steps in.

The processing part is what sets us apart from other food pantries.

(Make it at home with the recipe that follows.)

With the motor running, slowly add oil.

Scrape down the sides of the work bowl.

Add Parmesan; process until combined.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

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