Long-time Santa Ynez resident and food rescue advocate Terry Delaney will be honored at the Veggie Rescue 15th anniversary event, May 1 at Folded Hills Winery, Ranch, and Farmstead.
Delaney will be recognized for his commitment to community food solutions to celebrate Veggie Rescue’s 15 years of feeding Santa Barbara County residents in need, Veggie Rescue Board president Lisa Palmer told a group of supporters.
The anniversary event will feature a celebration of Delaney’s work, presentations on the organization’s impact, and opportunities for community involvement.
Delaney, Veggie Rescue’s founder, is a lifelong sales and marketing veteran in the seafood industry who built his vision of food rescue from the back of a pickup truck.
“We are delighted to be celebrating Terry and his brave journey into food rescue,” Palmer said. “What started nearly 20 years ago as a small group of volunteers has evolved into a successful nonprofit organization positively impacting the lives of thousands of people throughout Santa Barbara County.”
In its effort to provide food to people and families in need, the Veggie Rescue team has worked for 15 years, establishing partnerships with local farms, businesses, restaurants and community organizations, while preventing four million pounds of food from going to waste.
“We are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over the last 15 years,” said Judy Taggart, executive director of Veggie Rescue. “With Terry’s vision and guidance, we are dedicated to ensuring every pound of food we rescue makes a difference. We are grateful to all our community partners who make this work possible.”
Tickets to the May 1 event are available for purchase through the Veggie Rescue office and website.
Veggie Rescue rescues perishable local produce and delivers it within 24 hours to its partner organizations providing support for low-income families, youth, seniors, and those facing housing insecurity.