Spare Experiences
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Spare Experiences |
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For the love of good food, great company, and giving back, join Spare Food as we step out of the kitchen and into the world to spread the love in our community, and yours.
EXPO WEST 2024
We had an absolute blast exhibiting at Expo West for the first time! From introducing attendees to Spare Tonic to mingling with both new faces and familiar connections, the experience was truly unforgettable. If our paths didn't cross at Expo, don't hesitate to drop us a message via our website. We're eager to connect with you!
FOOD+DESIGN Event
Come by and say hi on Saturday, December 9th at the 2023 Edible Food + Design event. While you’re at it, try and buy Spare Tonic and amazing products from over 50 other regional food, drink, books and home goods purveyors.
Community Day
The Spare Food team spent the day filling community fridges in Harlem and The Bronx, making a special visit to La Morada—a delightful Mexican restaurant and mutual aid kitchen that tirelessly nourishes thousands in their community every day.
Summer 2023 Fancy Food Upcycled Pizza and Ice Cream Social
The Upcycled Food Association, The Spare Food Co., and Rodeo CPG joined forces to highlight the transformative impact of upcycling in the food industry. Our event showcased a specially crafted upcycled menu, featuring Fornino's wood-fired pizza and ice cream. It was a fantastic evening, celebrating a future free from wasted food and marking the kickoff to the summer season!
Flow & Restore Humming Puppy Yoga Class
We celebrated the launch of our newest Spare Tonic flavor, Passion Fruit and Yuzu, with a special sponsored yoga class at Humming Puppy. Participants had the opportunity to try our newest flavor post-workout.
Volunteer Day with Grassroots Grocery
The Spare Food team dedicated their morning volunteering with Grassroots Grocery, a New York nonprofit committed to fighting for dignified food access for all. We meticulously sorted through trucks brimming with rescued produce, packed our vehicles, and delivered the nourishing food to community partners across New York City.
Falansai x Spare Food Industry Night
In collaboration with Falansai, we commemorated the introduction of our latest Spare Tonic flavor, Passion Fruit & Yuzu. Chef Eric Tran presented a captivating array of seasonal dishes inspired by his Vietnamese-Mexican heritage, while guest mixologist Iain Griffiths crafted exceptional Passion Fruit & Yuzu cocktails.
No Food Left Behind Dinner At Farm To People
A collaboration between Chefs Adam Kaye (Spare Food) and Matt Yee (Farm to People) in the warm and welcoming Farm to People Kitchen and Bar space in Brooklyn, this first-of-its-kind event featured a multi-course family-style menu that incorporates both the best of and “the rest of” produce and products from local partners and purveyors.
Pop-up at Columbia University’s Football Games
As proud sponsors of Columbia Athletics, we made appearances at many games throughout the season, introducing sports enthusiasts to Spare Tonic!
Spare in action
Community day
NYC’s community fridge initiative helps bring food to those facing food insecurity. Spare Food took to the streets of Harlem and The Bronx to fill these refrigerators with Spare Tonic - meeting their notion of ‘take what you need’ with ours of ‘Spare what you can’.
our community
Friends don’t let friends waste good food. Join us in finding more ways to use more in our kitchens, and in our lives.
The Culinary Revolution Is Here
If you work in food service, now is the time to scale real change. To bring healthier, more flavorful, and climate-friendly food to people where it counts: on the plate and for the planet. We built the foundation, now it's your turn to make it shine.