NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 27, 2026Hillsborough
How 360 Eats is Fighting Hunger in Pinellas County
360 Eats is a nonprofit organization that reduces food waste by turning donated surplus food into free meals for people in need. Led by a mother-and-son team, the group distributes these meals through a food truck and provides compost to local gardeners.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)Why It Matters
This initiative addresses both local food insecurity and environmental waste by repurposing food that would otherwise be thrown away.
Key Facts
- 360 Eats operates as a nonprofit that provides free meals to the community.
- The organization uses a food truck to distribute meals and creates compost from food scraps.
- The project is led by executive director Cameron Macleish and professional chef Ellen Macleish.