More than 30% of material that enters California landfills is considered organic material. Organic material includes edible food, which can be recovered to combat food insecurity. By recovering edible food we not only help out those in need, but also preserve valuable landfill space! The link above contains a list of Food Recovery Organizations that service Orange County. For more local options, please contact your City Recycling Coordinator.
Abound Food Care is a food recovery and recycling specialist that has pioneered the nation’s most effective and cost-efficient food recovery model. We connect the different parts of the food supply chain to optimize and accelerate the movement of food. By doing this, we hope to close the loop on food waste to feed more and waste less. For more information, visit Abound Food Care
Transportation of Edible Food
Using the ChowMatch mobile app, donating excess edible food is as easy as a few clicks. Food donation allows businesses and organizations to:
To get started, visit Chowmatch.com
