In Arizona, 1 in 7 residents face a hunger crisis1. In the United States alone, 30-40% of all food produced is thrown away, which accounts for 130 billion meals annually2. 

There is a vast opportunity for excess food redistribution from food manufacturers/distributors to redirect good, edible food from becoming waste, to reach nonprofits that could continue to feed and serve communities in need. 

By demystifying the language behind donation liability protection laws, AZ state tax credits and deductions, date labeling practices, and understanding stakeholder communication, scheduling, space, and logistical requirements in the form of an information packet that is universal to food-based stakeholders in the Valley, the goal is to stregthen the food recovery network, and forge partnerships between the private and nonprofit sectors with support from the public sector. 

We support the 2030 Phoenix Food Action Plan, specifically action items 1.4, 4.3, 5.4, 6.3, 7.2, and 9.2.