It happens on farms, in grocery stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and our own kitchens. It affects families, businesses, local governments, and the environment. That’s why we take a comprehensive approach — bringing together practical solutions that prevent food waste, feed people, strengthen communities, and build a more resilient food system.
Preventing food waste creates the greatest environmental, economic, and social impact. We help households, communities, schools, and businesses waste less through practical education, technical assistance, and regional campaigns that make better use of food simple and achievable.
From Every Bit Counts and community food waste reduction plans to household resources and regional education initiatives, we’re helping people save money while reducing waste before it starts.
Not all food waste can be prevented, but much of it can still serve a meaningful purpose. We work with farms, distributors, grocery stores, food businesses, and community organizations to recover wholesome food and transform it into nutritious meals for our neighbors.
Through our Upcycling Kitchen and regional food recovery partnerships, we demonstrate that surplus food still has tremendous value.
Reducing food waste is one of the smartest investments a food business can make. Restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels, caterers, and other food service operations lose valuable resources when food goes unused. Through Plate to Planet and other technical assistance programs, we help organizations improve operations, reduce waste, save money, and strengthen their sustainability efforts.
