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Ben Collier and James Kanoff (The Farmlink Project) - Students Solving Hunger
May 10, 2023
Ben Collier and James Kanoff, co-founders of The Farmlink Project, discuss their movement to combat hunger. They share their journey from college students to delivering 100 million meals across North America. They highlight the importance of starting small and reflect on their mission and accomplishments. They also address the issue of food waste and hunger in the US, discussing challenges and strategies for growth. The speakers talk about making tough decisions, bringing on paid experts, and rebuilding culture. They emphasize the value of defining values and building community and discuss the importance of a learning mindset and leveraging knowledge from others.
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- Farmlink Project started by connecting farmers with surplus food to local food banks using a U-Haul truck during the pandemic.
- Community plays a significant role in driving collective action and instilling a sense of purpose in a social entrepreneurship mission.
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Starting small and making a difference
Ben Collier and James Kanoff, co-founders of the Farmlink project, share their journey of starting a student-led movement to address food waste and hunger during the pandemic. They began by renting a U-Haul truck to connect farmers with surplus food to local food banks. Despite initial challenges, the project gained momentum and expanded nationwide, with thousands of students delivering millions of meals. The team is now focused on scaling their impact and making nutritious food accessible to everyone.
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