welcome to the resource hub

Welcome! Here you’ll find a variety of information, toolkits, and guides to help explain and encourage food rescue, recovery, and donation across the United States. We hope this space supports you on your journey to fight food waste and feed people!

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resources: food rescue and donation

LIABILITY PROTECTION & Policy

Image of gloved hand transferring food. Below image text reads Bill Emerson Act. The Bill Emerson Act outlines the federal liability protection for food donors.

Image of person transferring food to cart. Below image text reads Food Donation Improvement Act. FDIA expands and clarifies liability protections for food donors.

Image of person writing in binder next to a food container that is being weighed. Below image text reads State Policy Toolkit. Zero Food Waste Coalition toolkit to help state policymakers achieve zero food waste

Image food being passed across metal table. Below image text reads Bill Emerson Act Fact Sheet. Reference sheet about the protections provided by the Bill Emerson Act.

Image of two students with green hats transferring food to containers. Below image text reads FDIA Fact sheet. Quick reference sheet about the added protections provided by the Food Donation Improvement Act.

Image of two students at a table with informational materials. Below image text reads Food Policy Finder. ReFed online tool to look up state level liability protections and policy best practices.

Image food in transport containers. Below image text reads Bill Emerson FAQ. USDA response sheet of frequently asked questions pertaining to the Bill Emerson Food Donation Act

An image of four people preparing food with hairnets and gloves on. Below image, text reads food safety. The Food Law and Policy Clinics 2018 paper compiling food safety regulations and guidelines for all 50 states.

Image of person reviewing text in a binder. Below image text reads City Policy and Program Toolkit. The Natural Resources Defense Council guide to tackle food waste in cities.

For Food Donors

Image of three FRNds with green shirts transferring food to car. Below image text reads FRN's Guide to Food Recovery. FRN's how-to guide for businesses to start recovering and donating.

Image of person pushing cart loaded with food. Below image text reads Food Recovery Guidance. The Environmental Protection Agency guidance for donating surplus food.

Image of open refrigerator full of apples. Below image text reads Food Cool Down Guidelines. Infographic explaining how to properly cool down food items.

Image of person passing a tray filled with food. Below image text reads information for retail food establishments. FDA article highlighting key steps to consider when donating food.

Image of three people kneeling by harvested berries in an orchard. Below image text reads Federal Tax Deduction for Farms. Summary about utilizing tax deductions when donating food from farms.

Information and Toolkits

Image of five people in front of a van with a pallet of food next to them. Below image text reads Interactive maps. A collection of interactive maps to assist in finding donors and different community organizations.

Image of four happy waving people behind a table full of apples. Below image text reads Stop Food Waste Day. Learn about Stop Food Waste Day’s mission and how to get involved.

Image of person in orchard smiling while holding a half eaten peach. Below image text reads EPA social marketing toolkit. A toolkit outlining behavior change campaign strategies for social media.

Image of multiple people smiling and giving thumbs up behind a buffet line of food. Below image text reads Map the Meal Gap. A report on food insecurity and food cost in the United States.

Image of two people behind an FRN informational table. Below image text reads Food Waste Warrior. Comprehensive K-12 lesson plans, activities, and classroom materials for students.

Image of person harvesting oranges from a tree. Below image text reads Let's Glean toolkit. Informative reference guide for how to start a gleaning program.

Image of people in orchard gleaning fruit. Below image text reads ReFED's Roadmap to 2030. Paper highlighting data and solutions to reduce U.S. food waste by 50% by 2030.

Image of five people surrounding a car packed with food. Below image text reads Food Hub Resource Guide. Clarifies the role, impact, and resources available to food hubs

Image of people on phone looking contemplative with two plates of food. Below image text reads food is made to be eaten toolkit. An informative promotional video series encouraging food donations.

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Resource Hub Partners

We thank the many partners that have created and shared their resources to help encourage and support more food recovery and donation across the country. Special thanks to WW, The Healthy Living Coalition, and The Food Systems Collaborative for funding this work.