Reduce Food Waste and Improve Food Insecurity For Americans
One-third of the food in the United States goes uneaten, and yet, countless American families are struggling with food insecurity. However, there is good news. It is now easier for nonprofits to access healthy, fresh food for those in need. How, you may ask? The Food Donation Improvement Act reduces liability for donors who make food donations. Because of this, new partnerships between nonprofits and businesses are being forged every day. For this reason, grant funders are creating nutrition and food assistance grants for nonprofits. You can find these grants listed on GrantWatch and apply for grants as early as today. The real winners are American families who will no longer suffer from food insecurity.
How The Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) Improves Food Insecurity For American Families
On January 5, 2023, the Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) was signed into law. This bipartisan legislation will reduce food waste and improve food insecurity by encouraging new public and private partnerships by expanding liability protection for food donors. In truth, this legislation will reduce food waste significantly. Furthermore, these new partnerships will help to close the hunger gap in our nation. New pipelines connecting food sources within communities empower nonprofits to provide fresh, healthy, and locally sourced food for those in need. By reducing food waste, these partnerships will help improve food insecurity for American families!
“Each year, millions of pounds of the nation’s fresh food go to waste. Over $400 billion is spent processing, transporting, storing, and disposing of food that is never eaten – even as at least 34 million Americans live in food-insecure households. This waste also has a toll on the environment as the natural resources to produce food that is wasted are, in turn, wasted as well. In addition, reducing and diverting organic food material from landfills can also reduce methane pollution, a powerful greenhouse gas. The law takes effect in phases: 1) wholesale food vendors, food service providers, and food distributors are already required to donate excess food; 2) restaurants, hotels, large venues, and state education facilities will be required to adopt programs to donate their excess food by 2024.” (How the Food Donation Improvement Act Can Support Cities in Reducing Food Waste – National League of Cities)
Get Involved: Reducing Food Waste At Home
Food insecurity ripples through our communities like a cancer, affecting us all. On the other hand, when children eat healthy whole foods at school they learn well and in turn, they become better citizens. Want to help the cause? Consider volunteering at a locally trusted nonprofit in your community. Many nonprofit organizations are dedicated to reducing food waste and feeding those with food insecurity. However, even if you cannot volunteer, everyone must do their part. By adding meal planning to your routine and properly storing your food, you will reduce food waste for your household and in turn, eat healthier meals. When you prevent food from going to waste you are implementing impactful habits. In truth, avoiding food waste saves your family money and reduces your environmental footprint.
Nutrition & Food Grants For Nonprofits Accepting Applications
Grant funders have done their research. They know that when reputable nonprofit organizations are awarded nutrition and food assistance grants, their communities flourish. Because of this new grants are being listed daily. In truth, nonprofits can often apply for grants on their own. However, if you want to hire a professional grant writer visit GrantWriterTeam to post a classified ad. Below are examples of nutrition and food assistance grants currently available.
- Grants to Reduce Hunger and Food Insecurity – Grants provided for nonprofit organizations to address food insecurity and hunger. Specifically, to support programs, projects, services, advocacy efforts, and more.
- Grants and In-kind Support to USA School Districts for Healthy Food Programs – Funding provided of up to $250,000 per school district. Specifically, intended to help schools transition from serving processed foods to serving meals prepared from fresh whole foods.
- Programs to Benefit Local Residents – Grants nonprofits for projects that benefit communities. Funding supports housing insecurity, homelessness, food insecurity, mental health, and personal safety.
- Meet the Needs of Local Residents – Up to $25,000 to nonprofits for programs including but not limited to housing, community development, food insecurity, health, environment, and the arts.
- Address Community Needs – Grants up to $3,000 to nonprofits for urgent community needs such as health care, education, shelter, food, clothing, and other services.
- Counties to Address Critical Needs – $2,500 and $10,000 to individuals, families, organizations, and groups for community services such as healthcare, food, clothing, and shelter.
- Projects Serving the Local Community – Grants to nonprofits and government agencies fund things like food pantries, public school teams, fire department equipment, and senior citizens organizations.
- Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations – Grants to nonprofits, public entities, schools, and faith-based organizations to assist local food pantries and non-government-funded school-based programs with critical food supplies.
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