TED Talks Daily The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston
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May 14, 2025 
Jasmine Crowe-Houston, a social entrepreneur and founder of Goodr, shares her mission to tackle hunger by reducing food waste. She discusses how a viral moment sparked her initiative, leading to innovative solutions that connect surplus food to those in need. Jasmine reveals the logistics of food redistribution, emphasizing it as a distribution challenge rather than a scarcity issue. She also highlights the importance of dignity in food service and the positive impact of sustainable practices on communities.
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Pop-Up Restaurant Sparks Change
- Jasmine Crowe-Houston created a pop-up restaurant to serve homeless people food with dignity instead of peanut butter sandwiches.
- A viral video of the initiative sparked questions about food donation, which led her to discover the problem of food waste.
Goodr's Evolution And Expansion
- Goodr grew from hand-cooking food for homeless people to rescuing surplus food from businesses and delivering to shelters, schools, and others.
- During the pandemic, Goodr expanded to grocery stores and meal delivery for students learning virtually.
Fear And Tradition Sustain Waste
- Food waste is massive; if a country, it would rank third largest worldwide.
- Fear of liability and outdated mindset keep businesses from donating edible surplus food to feed hungry people.