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Customer Spotlight: Athens Food Rescue is fighting hunger by reducing food waste. They collect excess or slightly blemished food at or before expiration from donors and redistribute it to local food pantries and kitchens. Here’s how to get involved: 

The first Friday of September is National Food Bank Day, where food banks accross the UK try to raise awareness , ahead of the winter months, of this much needed and relied on service for many. According to #TheTrussellTrust the below is a list of the most needed items - Food UHT milk Tinned meat (hotdogs, meatballs etc.) Tinned fish Tinned fruit Sponge/rice puddings Coffee (small jars) Long-life juice Pasta sauce Tinned veg (potatoes, carrots, green beans, tomatoes) Tinned meals (spaghetti, chicken or veg curries, chilli) Tinned soup Jam and spreads Non-food items Shower gel Shampoo/conditioner Deodorant Toilet rolls Washing up liquid Laundry detergent pods Wishing all food banks accross the UK a very productive National Food Day and the ongoing support from those that can help, accross the winter months #Nationalfoodbankday2024 #foodbanks #charity #costofliving #volunteering #foodpoverty

#FoodForThought: Addressing institutional #FoodWaste is a significant challenge...but it is doable! While the Good Samaritan Act offers federal liability protection for surplus food donations, California stands out as the first state to mandate this practice. This pioneering approach makes California's program a crucial statewide experiment that could shape how other regions tackle food waste across the country. https://loom.ly/bhs-8ho #SurplusFood #FoodPolicy

💫 It's here! The December issue of the Food Policy Debrief has officially dropped in your inbox 💫 📩 This month we broke down… ✅ A better way to give back this holiday season ✅ A meal company’s festive food donation campaign ✅ Why the Farm Bill saga never seems to end 🎄 And a festive bonus: Our team’s must-have holiday favorite foods! 📩 Read December’s Food Policy Debrief to dive into all the latest developments in the food industry: https://lnkd.in/eYSMta4X 😱 Wait, you’re not subscribed to our newsletter?! Don’t worry, you can still catch today’s issue on our website—because don't want you missing out on all these standout food stories. #FarmBill #AgPolicy #Newsletter #FoodPolicy #SocialImpact #fooddonation #foodstories #holidayfavorites

#snsinstitution #snsdesignthinking #designthinkers "Here are some ways to reduce food waste" •Store food properly: Make sure to store food in a way that keeps it fresh. •Meal plan: Plan your meals before going to the grocery store and make a shopping list to avoid impulse buys. •Compost: Composting is a great way to reduce food waste and create a nutritious growing medium for plants. •Save leftovers: Take home leftover food from restaurants to reduce food waste. •Donate: Donate surplus food items that are still safe to eat but are being discarded due to overproduction or expiration dates. •Use your freezer: The freezer can be used to store a variety of foods, including batch cooked dinners, soup, chopped vegetables and eggs. •Avoid serving too much: Avoid serving too much food. •Share extra food: Share extra food with others. •Repurpose waste: Repurpose waste where possible. •Over Cooking: To avoid the high temperature cooking.

Food scarcity and #wastefullness is something that honestly stresses me out. If you've worked in events, you know you'd never want to experience your attendees having a shortage of access to food and you may also notice that at the conclusion of the event, there's usually a lot of food left over. 🗑️   🤔Why doesn’t it get donated? The reasons I’ve heard in the past were due to foodborne illness and contamination - if you can't properly store the food until it's consumed, you could get the same person you are trying to help seriously sick.   💡Well, if we can make robots that create art and self-driving cars, I assure you, we can handle this setback. Feeding It Forward located in Napa County rescue perishable food from large events like BottleRock Napa Valley, coordinate, and deliver it to organizations fighting hunger in our community. They also allow each organization to select what they want and know they will use, to further cut down on the waste. ♻️ I'd love to see this be more commonplace. Less waste. More love to the local community in need. #foodrecovery #localcommunity #giveback #dmc

Do You Ever Think About What Happens to Leftover Food After Events? 🍽️ It's a question that often doesn't cross our minds. At ETHOS Event Collective, it's something that matters deeply to us, especially when we consider the pressing issue of food insecurity in our communities. Did you know that California Senate Bill 1383, which recently expanded on Jan. 1, now requires more businesses and events to donate excess food to food recovery organizations? This is a significant step forward in addressing food insecurity and ensuring that surplus food serves a meaningful purpose. As a destination management company rooted in California, we wholeheartedly support this initiative. We believe that redirecting surplus food to those in need not only reduces waste but also contributes to alleviating hunger and supporting food security initiatives in our local communities. What are your thoughts on this new law? Do you see it as a solution to the problem of food waste and food insecurity? We'd love to hear your insights and ideas on how businesses and events can further support food recovery efforts and make a positive impact in our communities. Learn more about the bill here https://bit.ly/3VwfHSU #foodrecovery #californiaSB1383 #communityimpact #eventindustry #destinationmanagement #foodinsecurity

Strong coordination is required to make food recovery work at scale and avoid further waste…” is the key message from this article on California’s efforts to implement the requirement of all medium size food distributors & restaurants to donate edible surplus food (SB1383, passed 2016). To grow meal recovery statewide, the Meal Recovery Coalition is looking to other states to understand what works, and what could be implemented in New Jersey. Take a few minutes to read this article and learn more about food recovery in practice. We’d love to hear your thoughts #mealrecovery #mealrecoverycoalition #foodinsecurity #foodwaste https://lnkd.in/dr_CwshT

September is Hunger Action Month. One in four adults in the US experienced food insecurity in 2023, and that number has been going up over the past few years. But did you know that food security is more than just handing out meals? It’s actually eight different outcomes, ranging from a meal, to eating more healthfully, to improving the food distribution network. It’s critical that we get specific about which of those we’re solving for, so we can be realistic about what it takes and how much it costs. Learn how to get precise with your food security outcomes in our new white paper. Impact Genome #HungerActionMonth #philanthropy #socialimpact #foodsecurity #outcomes #hungerrelief

What does "dignified" really mean when it comes to food access? At Food Stash Foundation, we believe dignity goes beyond simply providing food—it’s about creating an experience that prioritizes respect, choice, and inclusivity. Here’s how we bring this vision to life: 🍎 Prioritizing Choice: We listen to our Rescued Food Box members' dietary restrictions and preferences. ⏰ Respecting Time: Our Market members receive time slots so they don’t have to wait in long lines. 💳 Breaking Barriers: No ID or proof of need is required to access our programs—just come as you are. 🚚 Supporting Partners: Community partners build relationships with our drivers to select food that fits their specific programs. Want to learn more about how we’re reducing food waste and ensuring dignified access to rescued food? Visit us at https://lnkd.in/gq5F_585 #FoodWaste #DignifiedAccess #FoodRescue #FoodStashFoundation