Community Engagement
Creating Change Through Action
Our work would not be possible without each of you getting involved and doing your part to help curb food waste. This is one of the reasons why our non-profit is truly unique; we do not simply focus on developing programs to divert food waste away from the landfill, rather we look for solutions that allow each of you to get involved and do your part to help.
In order to accomplish our mission we really need your help, whether it is simply sharing a recipe with our supporters, or donating a can of non-perishable goods through our V.E.T.S. program, everything leads to a more informed and empowered community.
Our Work in the Community
Since 1996, Borderlands has partnered with the Arizona Department of Corrections to provide a job training site for 12 inmates every year. Borderlands offers inmates a wide array of certificates and the opportunity to learn several different positions in our warehouse, from working the floor to learning about the distribution process.
Inmates placed at Borderlands have the opportunity to take part in every aspect of our work, everything from the day-to-day operations at our warehouse, all the way to the distribution process. In addition to hands-on training, Borderlands also creates opportunities for inmates to share their own skills and creativity; every painting adorning the walls of our warehouse is the work of an inmate.
