Community Plates is a non-profit organization that concentrates on preventing the food waste of businesses on a national level. The organization is providing technology to connect local restaurants, markets, farmers, catering companies, schools, and other food organizations with local volunteers and MACC. Community Engagement Manager Meagan Sprague says, "It's all about quick, direct transfer; getting the food directly from the business to MACC." The result of this partnership is a Food Rescue Program, which began October 1. The program "rescues" quality food that has been left over from businesses which would otherwise have been thrown out. The program accepts produce, meat, dairy, cooked food, condiments, non-perishable items, frozen foods, and side dishes.
Businesses with only a few food items to offer are encouraged to give as well. Sprague says, "Some business may say, 'Oh, we really don't have much, just maybe two quarts of soup once in a while,' but that's fine. I can portion that out and it can go a long way." In fact, businesses that donate will receive a tax-write off at the end of the year. Join businesses like Panera Bread, Whole Foods, Big Y, Burton's Grill, Taco Bell, and Highland Park Market that have already participated in the program and help end food waste in a world where so many are facing food insecurity! To read the full article, click here.
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