Freida Pinto Made Sure Leftover Food From Oscars Didn’t Go To Waste. SALUTE!

If award functions are extravagant, the Annual Academy Awards aka the Oscars scream exorbitant, in every way. From the glamour-loaded red carpet to the glittery gala of stars, Oscars are about everything that is Hollywood royalty.

While the event was a grand affair, the stars shined brighter at the after-event bash and enjoyed the Oscars Governors Ball, with world class food catered by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. The menu had root tacos with shrimp, mango, avocado and chipotle aioli to lobster corn dogs and luxurious gold-dusted truffle popcorn.

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Here's a taste of what's cooking behind the scenes.

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But ever imagined what happened to the leftover food? ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ actress Freida Pinto did.

 

This time around, the Oscars fed over ‘800 people’ in needy and hungry Los Angeles communities. Thanks to Freida Pinto and the non-profit organisation, Copia that made it happen.

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So excited to be kicking off Oscar weekend with this fantastic initiative. This year #Copia and I team up with some of Oscar weekends biggest parties to recover excess food and deliver it to communities most in need in Los Angeles. #zerowaste #zerohunger Because this food is too good to be wasted. Thank you Women in Film for your incredible support 📷@hellomikeamico

A post shared by Freida Pinto (@freidapinto) on Feb 24, 2017 at 11:45pm PST

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When Awards Week gives back – food that would have otherwise been wasted has now been shared and connected with the LA LGBT ‍🌈 Center , just 3.3 miles away from the Event in Los Angeles. Wastage isn't glamorous, feeding people is! #zerowaste #zerohunger #eatlikeastar @gocopia

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“Wastage isn’t glamorous, feeding people is.”

 

The initiative promises #zerowaste and #zerohunger and we don’t think there could be better hashtags!

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The Stories that feed our culture has now fed OVER 800 people. Sharing excess food to feed our community is a No- Brainer. Thank you @filmindependent #spiritawards @gocopia @lamission for making this happen! #zerowaste #zerohunger #eatlikeastar

A post shared by Freida Pinto (@freidapinto) on Feb 26, 2017 at 4:56pm PST

 

The NGO even took to Instagram and documented the noble deed of selfless service.

1. Because goodness is always in style

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Feels good to do good. 😉 #eatlikeastar #zerowaste #zerohunger #oscars #womeninfilm #vfoscars #morethanenough

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2. Go for silver!

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While others are vying for the gold tonight, we don't mind taking the silver. #eatlikeastar #zerowaste #zerohunger #gocopia #oscars #vanityfair #academyawards #losangeles #foodrecovery #morethanenough

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3. Look at the spread…

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Fantastic feasts and where to find them. #eatlikeastar ✨ #zerowaste #zerohunger #Oscars #VFOscars #FantasticBeasts

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4. Win win! 

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#Oscars weekend is only one of many feats we have ahead of us towards #zerowaste #zerohunger 💕🌎📲 #techforgood Everyone can #eatlikeastar ✨

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What could be better than this? Thank you for showing the world the way, Freida. We owe you this.

News Source: NDTV