India-born US-based star Freida Pinto says wastage of food
is not at all glamorous, adding that instead of dumping leftovers one should
give it to someone.
Taking forward this thought, Freida joined hands with a San
Francisco-based food recovery technology company called Copia to ensure that no
food was wasted at this years' Oscars party.
Copia is known for providing restaurants or party organizers with
pick-up and delivery facilities, and also help them package and distribute
leftover food. Freida, also known for her active participation in social
initiatives like Girl Rising, is happy to do her bit for the society.
"When Awards Week gives back - food that would have
otherwise been wasted has now been shared and connected with the LA LGBT
Center, just 3.3 miles away from the event in Los Angeles. Wastage isn't
glamorous, feeding people is! Zero Waste Zero Hunger, Eat like a star,"
Freida wrote on Instagram last week.
Freida also added, "The stories that feed our culture
has now fed over 800 people. Sharing excess food to feed our community is a
no-brainer. Thank you Film independent Spirit Awards Go Copia LA mission for
making this happen!"
She also took the initiative to Oscars, which was held here
on February 26.
Freida wrote, "So excited to be kicking off Oscar
weekend with this fantastic initiative. This year Copia and I team up with some
of Oscar weekends biggest parties to recover excess food and deliver it to
communities most in need in Los Angeles. Because this food is too good to be
wasted."
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