Duke Energy Convention Center to Amplify Hospitality Efforts on Sustainability

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Duke Energy Convention Center to Amplify Hospitality Efforts on Sustainability

4/22/2022
Cincinnati, OH – The Duke Energy Convention Center (DECC) in Cincinnati, Ohio is committed to sustainability year round. Our latest partnership however, is closing the food gap of 14 million meals in Cincinnati.

Last Mile Food Rescue is a startup tech company that launched during the pandemic. Through their research and data, they realized over 270,000 people in our 20-county region experience food insecurity. Yet more than 40% of good food goes to waste. Through a partnership created with OVG360 and the Duke Energy Convention Center in August of 2021, the DECC has donated over 5,000 pounds of leftover food to the community.

Stats:

1 in 5 people in Cincinnati struggle with food insecurity (this is higher than the national average of 1 in 6)
According to Feeding America, an estimated 13.85 million meals are needed to close the meal gap in Greater Cincinnati.
Hamilton County Waste District estimates 60 million pounds of food are wasted each year locally
Last Mile has rescued 2.36 million pounds of food to date, 1.7 million in 2021
Over 650 volunteers have participated in rescues to make this possible
180 food donors have donated rescued food
130 non-profit partners have received food donations

The Duke Energy Convention Center presented a check to Tom Fernandez, Co-Founder and Board Chair, and Jerome Peaker, Partnerships and Program Director, of Last Mile Food Rescue to kick start food donations among the hospitality community.

“The hospitality community hosts many conventions, meetings, trade shows, and banquets, but we aren’t structured to cater outside of our venues. So we needed to remove this barrier to feed our community. This donation will help Last Mile Food Rescue establish a sustainable tray exchange program to increase the donations coming from the Duke Energy Convention Center and our hospitality partners in downtown Cincinnati,” says OVG360’s Ric Booth, General Manager at the DECC. “One person can make a difference, but all of us collectively can be change-makers in our community.”

Fernandez spoke to what this means to Last Mile Food Rescue. “It means the world to us. The Duke Energy Convention Center is a valued partner because it’s a visible symbol in our community. And to have their terrific food, which normally would go to waste, go to great places like Shelterhouse and other established charities in town, means that Cincinnati is more vibrant for all.”

About the Duke Energy Convention Center:
The Duke Energy Convention Center is managed by Spectra and located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, within blocks of top-rated restaurants, bars, pro-sports venues and attractions. The Center boasts innovative design features that welcome creative event plans and versatile spaces to accommodate both large and small groups. The 40,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom is the largest and most spectacular in the Midwest. In addition, the Center offers 200,000 sq. ft. of exhibit spaces and 30 deluxe meeting rooms. DECC offers free Wi-Fi areas, an in-house AV company, telecommunications provider and show-stopping catering cuisine. For details on the convention center or to book exhibit or event space visit www.duke-energycenter.com or call 513-419-7300.

About Last Mile Food Rescue:
Last Mile is a Greater Cincinnati food rescue organization on a mission to save good food and get it to those who need it most. We empower local change-makers to make a critical difference in the lives of our neighbors fighting food insecurity. By using the power of volunteers fueled by technology, we connect Food Donors with nonprofits who serve the region’s food insecure, fighting food waste and helping to end the hunger that’s closest to home. For more information on Last Mile Food Rescue visit https://lastmilefood.org.

About OVG360:
OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client-partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client-partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health and public safety and more. www.oakviewgroup.com

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