Our Impact Reports
Transparency and accountability drive our mission. Our comprehensive reports showcase the measurable impact Foodnomics chapters are making across schools nationwide, with data-driven insights into food waste reduction and cost savings that benefit both communities and the environment.
Key Achievements This Year
39.26%
Reduction in Food Waste Costs
Across all participating chapters$504.75
Daily Savings Achieved
Representing 12.88% cost decline10+
Active Chapters
From East Coast to West Coast2024-2025 Annual Report
Our comprehensive annual report shows remarkable progress in reducing food waste across our chapters. Key achievements include:
- 39.26% reduction in total food waste costs
- $504.75 daily savings in food waste costs (12.88% decline)
- 11.10% additional reduction since December
- 20.78% cost reduction since end of winter
- Monthly tracking data from September to May
- Detailed cost analysis and trend reports
Our Story - John Liu, Founder
Read the inspiring journey of our founder John Liu, who started Foodnomics to address food insecurity and waste. His story includes:
- Personal motivation: Son of immigrant parents from China
- Early inspiration: Shocked by food waste statistics in school
- Volunteer experience: Meals on Wheels community service
- Research findings: 40% of food supply wasted globally
- App development: Creating the Foodnomics tracking app
- Network growth: Ten chapters spanning East Coast to West
- Mission: "Preventing food waste, one meal at a time"
Proven Results & Transparency
Our reports demonstrate the real-world impact of student-led initiatives in combating food waste. With a 39.26% reduction in food waste costs and over $500 in daily savings, Foodnomics is proving that young leaders can drive meaningful change. Download our reports to see the complete data analysis and learn how we're expanding our network nationwide.