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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

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

As we wrap up Earth Month, take a moment to think about what happens to fresh, healthy food that doesn't get eaten following an event or other gathering. If you’re in Omaha and choosing where to eat this weekend or where to host an upcoming event, opt for a restaurant or food vendor that supports the work of Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue. Here’s why perishable food rescue is important: 🥦 Wasted Food: In the U.S, more than 30% of food available goes unsold or uneaten. While a very small portion of this is donated to those in need, the vast majority becomes “wasted food,” going straight to the landfill. 🥕 Food Insecurity: Food insecurity is about more than experiencing hunger. People often lack access to healthy foods, such as produce, meat, fresh milk and eggs – the exact types of food that make up most of the wasted food. 🌎 The Environment: Wasted food is bad for our environment. Not only is wasted food a drain on natural and economic resources, wasted food in the landfill creates harmful greenhouse gases adding to global climate change. I’m so proud to serve on the board of Saving Grace, Omaha’s only dedicated perishable food rescue service in our community that connects local food vendors to organizations that serve people in Omaha experiencing food insecurity. Check out the full list of our food vendor partners here: https://lnkd.in/g3R3wec8 Shout out to the awesome staff and my fellow board members for their dedication to the cause! Lenli Corbett Lonnie Michael Jr. Rita Clark Beth Ostdiek Smith Thomas Hall Andrew H. Wong Jack Holmes, CFA Anna Cramer Nathan Browne Ada W. Robert Kaminski, MBA, PMP

What is the difference between Food loss and Food waste? Food loss happens when food unavoidably becomes unfit for human consumption before people have a chance to eat it. It’s most prevalent in lower income countries when food is unintentionally damaged or destroyed by pests or mold. Food waste  happens when we discard food that’s still fit for human consumption, either before or after it spoils. It happens most often in high-income countries at restaurants, hotels and homes. -World Food Program USA According to US Food and Drug Association, in the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30–40 percent of the food supply.  Fight food waste by supporting local food banks like us through volunteering and donations. Visit heartofcompassionca.org now!

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

When I talk to people about the impact of Food Forward, it can be hard to capture the scale of our work and the impact that one person can have. In one day, Food Forward distributes enough produce to meet the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables for more than 270,000 people. This impact is made possible along with our 250+ hunger relief partners across Southern California and seven additional states. Researchers at USC estimate that: • 30% of households in Los Angeles County are experiencing food insecurity. • 1 in 5 people across California and 1 in 8 households nationwide are experiencing food insecurity. • One-third of all food produced in the U.S. goes to waste, creating greenhouse gases that worsen climate change. Food Forward has become a lynchpin in the regional fight against hunger in ways none of us could have imagined. Our efficiency is incredible: it costs Food Forward just $0.07 in operational costs to recover and distribute one pound of produce. In other words, every dollar you give allows us to share 80 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. All of our scale, expertise, and efficiency results in the most important element of this work: each person receives fresh fruits and vegetables that they otherwise wouldn’t have access to or couldn’t afford. The uniqueness of all we treasure here in Los Angeles, Ventura, and throughout Southern California—the abundant fruit trees in our neighborhoods, the diverse cultures, and our geography as an essential hub in the national food system—have fueled Food Forward’s growth and impact over the past 15 years. Thank you for being part of this mission, now and in the year ahead. Donate now in honor of our 15th year and all that we can and will do together. https://lnkd.in/g4NVet3d

#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

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

🌟 Let’s Make Food Rescue the Universal Standard 🌟 Are you facing challenges with excess or obsolete inventory? At Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC), we’re committed to building a more equitable food system by making food rescue the universal standard it ought to be. That’s why we strive to make food rescue easy. Here’s how: 1. Our purpose-built website simplifies the process of joining our mission, serving as a one-stop shop that offers all the necessary tools and resources to get involved. 2. We offer flexible pickup options and can operate entirely on your schedule. 3. We rescue food of all types and quantities. 4. We arrange all the necessary transportation needed to redistribute excess food from your warehouses and facilities.  5. Our cancellation policy allows you to cancel a scheduled pickup day-of whenever needed. Ready to join the movement? Visit https://lnkd.in/dqaT3c_N to learn more. #CPG #Retail #BrandManagement #FMCG #SupplyChain #Sustainability #FoodRescue #SocialImpact #InventoryManagement

The depot is run by Brazil’s biggest network of food banks, Sesc Mesa Brasil. With 95 units all over the country, Mesa – which means table in Portuguese – collects food that would otherwise go to waste from supermarkets, farmers and other suppliers and retailers, sorts it, and then donates it to partner organisations. “The programme has two pillars, to fight food waste and to fight hunger,” says Cláudia Roseno, an aid manager at Sesc, a not-for-profit private enterprise providing culture, leisure, education, health and aid services across Brazil. New research published last week highlights how such efforts to reduce food waste can be bolstered in Brazil and used as a key tool for fighting widespread food insecurity. Read the Guardian piece, "‘Fight waste to fight hunger’: food banks embrace imperfection to feed millions in Brazil", by Constance Malleret, which highlights research from our Global Food Donation Policy Atlas Project in Brazil, with partners The Global FoodBanking Network and Mesa Brasil Sesc - Rio Grande. Read: https://lnkd.in/eg8UGK7P