This is that was created to help those in need of free food resources. It was also created to help , food trucks, grocery , and anything in between to becoming more waste-free by giving back to the .
How can this help free food resources and help businesses decrease their environmental footprint?
It's . In the United States roughly "30 to 40 of food waste comes from food supply" -USDA. Meaning "$218 of food is thrown away each . Food loss occurs at every stage of the food production and system. Excluding waste at home, 52 pounds of food from manufacturers, grocery stores and up in landfills." -Feeding America. This waste could have fed many --instead, it was tossed no one bought it.
In doing this establishments waste food and money, whereas hungry people in need would have taken and eaten these leftovers. Every dump into the landfill will increasing and cause more issues for all of us. Giving perfectly good food to those in need when no one else wants nor needs it, is not only but good for these establishments' environmental footprint.