Food Loss and Waste: Snapshot of Food Donation Laws and Other Incentives to Increase Food Security and Reduce Environmental Harm

Overview

In the United States, 30 to 40 percent of food produced is wasted. Diverting edible food headed for a landfill onto dining room tables and homeless shelters can help reduce food insecurity and the negative environmental impacts of food waste. This resource outlines policy options to reduce food waste, including incentivizing food donation.