LSU graduate turns discarded fraternity food into 10,000 meals
A former LSU student founded 'Giving Greek,' an organization that repurposes leftover fraternity food to feed the homeless in Baton Rouge. The initiative has successfully donated over 10,000 meals and earned recognition from U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy.
Why it matters
It highlights how student-led grassroots initiatives can effectively address local food insecurity and waste management.
A former Louisiana State University (LSU) student, started a community effort after noticing that large amounts of perfectly good food were being thrown away after meals on campus. His student-run organisation, Giving Greek, has now donated more than 10,000 meals to Baton Rouge's St Vincent de Paul homeless shelter.Last week, Grand was recognised by US Senator Bill Cassidy for turning food that would have been thrown away into meals for people in need. Cassidy chose Grand for his July 2026 Local Spotlight, a monthly recognition programme that highlights people whose work according to him reflects 'Louisiana's values of humility, respect, and resiliency'.According to an official statement released by Cassidy's office, Grand's work showed how one person's initiative could make a difference for thousands of people in the community.Grand's efforts began with a simple observation during his time as a junior at LSU.
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