Food waste affects all of us. It drives up grocery bills, costs businesses money, contributes to climate change, and leaves good food unused while many families struggle to put healthy meals on the table.
Why It Matters
Every day, wholesome food is discarded while many of our neighbors struggle to access nutritious meals. Making better use of food means more meals for families, less strain on emergency food providers, and stronger, healthier communities.
We’re working across Southeast Michigan to help food reach its highest and best purpose by feeding people, supporting local businesses, strengthening communities, and protecting the environment.
When surplus food exists, we work to ensure it feeds people whenever possible.
Explore Food RecoveryHelping cities and counties build stronger food systems through planning, education, and collaboration.
Explore Community SolutionsHelping food businesses waste less, save money, and improve operations.
Explore Business SolutionsHelping schools implement food waste reduction strategies that engage students, save money, and divert food from landfills.
Explore School ProgramsHelping people save money and waste less food through practical, everyday solutions.
Explore Household ResourcesFrom restaurants finding new ways to reduce waste, to students learning to appreciate food, to volunteers transforming surplus food into nutritious meals, every success story moves us one step closer to a future where food is valued and nothing useful goes to waste.
We’re proud to partner with local governments, schools, businesses, food recovery organizations, foundations, volunteers, and thousands of residents throughout Southeast Michigan who are committed to making better use of food.
Together, we can make better use of food and build a stronger Southeast Michigan.
