If you've ever participated in a race or walk, chances are that you have been greeted by fresh fruit, bagels, drinks, and other food at the finish line, but have you ever thought about where all of the uneaten food goes? This year at the Bolder Boulder 10k race/walk in Boulder, Colorado, a group of volunteers made sure that none of this post-race food went to waste.
Our friends from Colorado Hi-Tec Moving & Storage, a Wheaton agent, set out on Memorial Day weekend to rescue any food/beverages that were leftover after the 10k race. With a turnout of over 50,000 participants, the Bolder Boulder 10k was a great opportunity to collect a high-volume of food in just one day. In 2017, Colorado Hi-Tec rescued 8,300 pounds of food from this race, but this year they were able to top that, rescuing more than 9,800 pounds of food/drinks!
Over the past two years, Colorado Hi-Tec has saved more than 18,000 pounds of food/beverages from the Bolder Boulder 10k race alone. As if that isn't enough, Colorado Hi-Tec has also turned their miles into meals by raising $4,900 with Team Move For Hunger at the Colfax Marathon's 5K in each of the last 4 years. As one of our most dedicated members, Colorado Hi-Tec has consistently gone above and beyond, and has been a huge inspiration when it comes to fighting hunger.
A big thank you goes out to Colorado Hi-Tec and all of their amazing volunteers who have tirelessly participated in fundraisers, races, and food rescues. Your hard work has helped thousands!
Learn more about food waste in the United States and what you can do to help.
