$862K in expenses

FOOD RECOVERY. Pete's Garden recovered and distributed approximately 180,000 pounds of healthy prepared foods in 2024. Recovered food consisted of approximately 50% prepared proteins, such as grilled chicken, grilled beef and turkey burgers, and meatballs, 10% prepared vegetables, 15% prepared starches such as mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, and cooked rice, and 25% mixed items such as soups and casseroles containing mixed ingredients. Recovered food portioned for family-size meals and distributed for free through various social service agencies that serve food-insecure families.

$177K in expenses

Kids Feeding Kids. Pete's Garden distributed approximately 10,000 heat-and-serve meals in 2024. Each meal consisted of one serving of meat or plant-based protein and 1-2 servings of vegetables and/or starch. Meals were prepared by high school Family & Consumer Science and Culinary Arts students. Meals were donated to and distributed by various social service agencies that serve food insecure families.