Scoring for Sustainability: A food recovery partnership with Gillette Stadium, Food Recovery Network, and Hellmann’s Mayonnaise

Posted by Food Recovery Network

Type: Events
Location: Statewide
Start Date: April 10, 2025 at 11:00 am

We will present a case study on the food recovery activation that took place at the December 1st Patriots game. Our presentation will feature event images, key insights on large-scale food recovery, and our organizations’ commitment to sustainability. Most importantly, we’ll share valuable lessons learned from this impactful food rescue effort.

Overview of the December 1st Food Rescue Program

At the Patriots home game on December 1st, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, in partnership with Food Recovery Network and Gillette Stadium, launched a food recovery initiative to reduce food waste.

Rescue efforts focused on leftover prepared foods—including sandwiches, salads, fruit, pasta, and desserts—collected from premium areas before and after the game. Volunteers from Food Recovery Network, Brown University’s FRN chapter, and Gillette Stadium staff worked together to package and label the food.

In total, over 500 pounds of rescued food were donated to the ELISHA Project in Providence, Rhode Island, helping to feed those in need while advancing sustainability goals.