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WHY WASTE GOOD FOOD
WHEN WE CAN SHARE IT?

WHAT IS EAT UNITED?
Eat United Nicaragua is the first and only project in Nicaragua that provides an innovative, sustainable and replicable solution to food waste and food insecurity in one go.

Managua's innovative volunteer-led food solution
VISION
A fair food system that guarantees access to ample nutritious food for all while keeping the planet healthy and harmonious.
MISSION
Provide a sustainable and replicable method for increasing access to healthy food and reducing food waste in urban food insecure communities
VALUES
LOCAL
facilitate community action
LOGICAL
seek the most efficient solution
LONG-TERM
sustainable approach; no quick fixes

WHAT DO WE DO?
1
Food Rescue
Rescue surplus fresh produce and distribute it to low-income neighbourhoods in Managua.
2
Food Banks
Share packs of fruits and veggies with families to cook at home.
3
Hands-on Food Education
Motivate healthy food choices by experiencing food together in a fun environment.
Community members taking part
Women in a neighbourhood in Managua take part in Human Centred Design of activities to motivate healthy eating.
Crates of rescued food
Volunteers rescue food from local markets
Enjoying a nutritious plate
Community members taking part
Women in a neighbourhood in Managua take part in Human Centred Design of activities to motivate healthy eating.
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WHY?
In Nicaragua huge quantities of fresh, nutritious produce goes to waste from food markets every day.
At the same time, low-income families struggle to put food on the table.
They also face risks of serious long-term health problems due to poor nutrition.
