Jeanice Lee talks with Mara Pernick, Executive Director of Waste Not, serving Maricopa County in AZ by providing food rescue and redistribution services to non-profits that help individuals and families facing food insecurity. Pernick discusses Waste Not’s food rescue programs, including collecting surplus food from grocery stores, restaurants, resorts, and major events for same-day distribution. She also shares the organization’s mission to reduce landfill waste, expand non-profit partnerships, and increase volunteer involvement. Pernick highlights future efforts to serve more agencies and rescue additional food across the Valley. A standout detail is that Waste Not rescued 2.95 million pounds of food in 2025, equating to nearly 2.5 million meals. (WasteNotAZ.org)
Original airdate: 9/6/2026 KAIZ
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Jeanice joined K-LOVE in 2009 and she covers Southern California, Arizona and Hawai'i, including major markets Phoenix, San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles.
