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Between 9.7 million acres of farmland and over 22 million residents, an estimated 40% of the food produced in Florida goes to waste. Excessive production at the industrial level, overbuying from consumers, lack of proper meal planning, and poor growing seasons for crops are some of the multiple factors that contribute to excessive food loss.
The organizations that partner with the Florida Food Recovery Coalition are committed to the vision and mission of wasting less and feeding Florida. Pulling from non-profit, government, academia, and private sectors, FFRC is dedicated to engaging in intersectional discussion and problem solving in an effort aid in feeding the 2,252,050 Floridians that are food insecure.
Nonprofit & Business
The following nonprofit and for-profit organizations work towards solutions to reduce food waste through a variety of activities. FFRC and its partner organizations champion the vision of wasting less and feeding Florida.
Government
The following government organizations reduce food waste through enacting policies, programs, and local initiatives. Resources in your area may include recycling programs, sustainability classes for all ages, or even volunteer opportunities in your city's community gardens. Also, without local, state, and federal protections, like the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act, food recovery would not be possible for many organizations!
Education
From Pre-K to college, students in Florida engage with the food system in new and innovative ways to reduce food waste and protect the local environment. Through these organizations, learners of all ages can engage in innovative projects, learn about community initiatives, and grow in their knowledge of food recovery and sustainability.
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