Food rescues with passion: Sylvia Schneider's fight against waste!

In Germany, over 12 million tons of food end up in the trash every year, with more than half of these foods being disposed of in private households. These alarming numbers underline the commitment of Sylvia Schneider, the founder of "Essen für Alle". Schneider, a biologist, fights against the waste of food and is committed to the "Zero Waste" concept.

Your team of "Essen for All" picks up fruit, vegetables and other products from supermarkets six days a week and distributes them in the region around Groß-Gerau near Darmstadt. In contrast to the "tables", no social certificate is required for the use of these foods. Schneider emphasizes that many people in the country feel stigmatized and demands that all access to saved foods should have.

Enlightenment and workshops for a sustainable future

A central concern of Schneider is the Enlightenment. She works closely with schools and daycare centers to raise awareness of food waste. In addition, “Essen for all” offers various cooking workshops that are aimed at students from the third class, adults and company events.

The workshops are designed to focus on creative cooking with rescued foods. Participants not only learn how to recognize when food is spoiled, but also how to store them properly. The focus is on the senses: seeing, feeling, tasting and smelling are integrated into the learning content. The motto of the workshops is "Let’s Cook Together", which makes both a contribution to the environment and the personal development of the participants.

Schneider and her team of "Essen for All" not only make a valuable contribution to reducing food waste, but also promote sustainable and conscious lifestyle in society.