Gary Oppenheimer — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

World Food Prize nominee, Points of Light winner, and CNN Hero
Founder and Executive Director of AmpleHarvest.org, a nationwide non-profit
Created AmpleHarvest.org, enabling 62 million gardeners to share excess food with nearly 9,000 food pantries across all 50 states
Developed FaithFightsFoodWaste.org to empower faith leaders to address food waste
Holds a BS in Psychology

Biography

Gary Oppenheimer is the founder and executive director of AmpleHarvest.org, a nationwide non-profit dedicated to diminishing food waste and hunger. Recognized as a World Food Prize nominee, Points of Light winner, and CNN Hero, he has created a systemic change by enabling America's 62 million home and community gardeners to share their excess food with nearly 9,000 food pantries across all 50 states. AmpleHarvest.