In this episode of UThink, host Rose sits down with Emily Milton Smith, New South Wales and ACT Engagement Manager for OzHarvest — Australia’s leading food rescue organisation. Emily shares her powerful journey from community volunteer to United Nations youth advocate to a champion for sustainability and food security.

Together, they unpack the shocking realities of food waste and food insecurity in Australia, and how simple, everyday changes at home can create massive impact. Emily introduces OzHarvest’s life-changing programs like FEAST, Nest, and Nourish, and shares how initiatives like the Waterloo Market and Reffetorio restaurant are restoring dignity, nourishment, and hope to thousands.

It’s a heartfelt conversation about community, resilience, and how we can all lean in, use it up, and make a difference — one meal at a time.

To learn more about today's topic click on the following links:

OzHarvest Official Website
Learn about their mission, food rescue operations, and how to get involved.
👉 ozharvest.org

FEAST (Food Education and Sustainability Training)
A free, curriculum-aligned program for primary and high school students that teaches about food waste, sustainability, and healthy eating.
👉 education.ozharvest.org

NEST (Nutrition Education Skills Training)
A six-week program teaching adults healthy eating habits and how to cook simple, low-cost meals.
👉 ozharvest.org/education/nest

Nourish Program
An 18-week hospitality training program for young people aged 16–25 who face barriers to education and employment.
👉 ozharvest.org/education/nourish

Waterloo Market
A "take what you need, give if you can" market providing rescued fresh produce and pantry staples to people in need.
📍 95 Wellington St, Waterloo, NSW
👉 ozharvest.org/ozharvest-market-waterloo

Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney
A social impact collaboration offering nourishing meals in a community hub setting.
📍 Surry Hills, NSW
👉 ozharvest.org/refettorio-ozharvest-sydney

This episode was produced by Simon Gilchrist https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongilchrist/?originalSubdomain=au and sponsored by Vuvale - https://vuvale.com.au/

Music in this episode is licensed by Impactify Pty Ltd 2025 and composed and produced by Edward Andrew Schravemade [Schrav]. All rights reserved.