Food Donation

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Overhead view of a restaurant kitchen's waste bins overflowing with unsold food, symbolizing the significant issue of food waste in the culinary industry.

Food Waste in Restaurants: Scale, Costs, and Sustainability Barriers

In 2024, U.S. restaurants and foodservice businesses generated 12.5 million tons of surplus food, yet less than 1% was ever donated. This staggering waste represents billions of potential meals divert

Camila Roque·July 1, 2026