The Produce Moms named official partner of EPA’s Freedom 250 efforts

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – May 11, 2026 – The Produce Moms BB #:366223 is participating as an educational partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Freedom 250 efforts through the Feed It Onward initiative, joining a cohort of leading brands and organizations committed to reducing food waste, strengthening families, and honoring American ingenuity through powerful storytelling.

Feed It Onward is a national, partner-driven initiative that spotlights successful efforts to keep food in use and out of landfills, elevating real-world stories from farms, companies, grocery retailers, waste operators, and nonprofits.

As part of EPA’s contribution to Freedom 250, the initiative celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States by honoring the people who keep this country moving forward.

By partnering with Feed It Onward, The Produce Moms will leverage its consumer platforms and fresh produce expertise to help tell these stories in ways that resonate with families, retailers, and educators.

Through its digital channels, podcast, media appearances, and branded products, The Produce Moms will highlight the people and partnerships turning surplus food into family meals and practical solutions that support local communities.

“Feed It Onward is about showcasing solutions, like those championed by The Produce Moms, that are already making a difference and expanding their impact nationwide,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. “As I’ve traveled across the country and met with partners in communities large and small, I’ve seen firsthand the pride people take in stepping up and making a difference locally. That spirit of innovation, responsibility, and community leadership makes this country strong, and it’s exactly the kind of momentum we need more of across America.”

According to EPA’s 2025 report, Estimating the Cost of Food Waste to Consumers, more than one-third of all food in the United States goes uneaten and often ends up in landfills, the largest single component of landfill materials. The report estimates the cost of food waste to each U.S. consumer – defined as the price paid for food (edible parts only) that is not eaten – to be $728 per year, or $14 per week.

For a household of four (scaling proportionally to the per capita estimate), the estimated annual cost of food waste is $2,913, with a weekly cost of $56. This represents approximately 11 percent of an American consumer’s food expenditures (both within and outside of the home), based on the USDA’s Food Expenditure Series.

Feed It Onward tells the stories behind those solutions. It shines a light on the people and partnerships solving problems through action, not talk, showing how practical approaches can protect resources, strengthen local economies, and inspire others to do the same. Through this partnership, The Produce Moms will help bring these stories to life for its global community of produce-loving families and industry partners.

“The Produce Moms supports the view that food is too valuable to waste, which complements our mission to ensure fruits and vegetables belong on every table,” said Lori Taylor, Founder & CEO of The Produce Moms. “As a participant in the EPA’s Feed It Onward initiative, we’re honored to help tell the stories of innovators, farmers, and community leaders who are proving that common-sense solutions can reduce food waste, save families money, and strengthen our food system.”

Learn more about the Feed It Onward initiative, by visiting epa.gov.

Participation does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

About The Produce Moms
The Produce Moms is a widely recognized consumer brand that is on a mission to put more fruits and vegetables on every table. Founded by Lori Taylor, we are a global community of passionate fresh produce advocates. Through our platforms and produce supplier partnerships, The Produce Moms educates consumers on the benefits of eating fresh produce, the growing process, and how to select, store and serve fruits and vegetables. We introduce our community to produce brands, engage the produce industry with consumers in inspiring conversations, and promote public policy to increase the availability of fresh produce at American schools. The Produce Moms digital platforms, podcast, television appearances, and consumer products reach millions per month and support the brand’s goal to increase produce consumption in both volume & variety. For more information, please visit theproducemoms.com.