During our weekly meeting on Tuesday September 15th, we had Joost de Jong from Freegan Foundation as guest speaker.
During our weekly meeting on Tuesday September 15th, we had Joost de Jong from Freegan Foundation as guest speaker. Joost shared about the different programs that Freegan Foundation has; Food Waste Program, COVID-19 Collaboration Red Cross, K1 BRITTANIA, Captain’s Rib Shack, COME CENTER and the SXM Food Bank.
Joost shared what some of Freegan Food Foundation’s Plans are for 2021. To name a few:
  • Making the foundation as sustainable as possible;
  • Get electric transportation;
  • Generate our own power (Dynaf);
  • Collaborate with other NGO/CSO;
  • Effective time management. Combine programs: When not driving for food waste, our staff will be available for other projects within the foundation or outside of the foundation to promote sustainable transportation of goods around the island.
In closing, Joost thanked Mid isle on behalf of Freegan Food Foundation, for the generous donation of $2,000 towards their programs.
At the end of his presentation, Joost was presented with a token of appreciation.