According to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), approximately 22% of food waste per year in the United States comes from both restaurants and grocery stores. This can amount to 1.76 billion pounds of food wasted per year.
If you donate to a recognized non-profit, you can be eligible to reduce your taxable income through tax-write offs.
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Be able to foster valuable connections with various local and national foodbanks and restaurants for future collaborations
Create a donor account on the PlateConnect app (available on the App Store and Google Play Store) and in your bio specify what type of food waste you are specifically dealing with
Match with a recognized non-profit (food bank and/or charity) based on location, availability, the type of food waste your company generates, and other essential factors.
Once connected, contact the food bank to learn the specific process of donating there and how you can receive aid (such as by getting storage containers to place food)
Through the app, contact one of the PlateConnect team members to schedule a time to pick up the food and deliver to the food bank, and receive your receipt in 2-5 business days for write-offs
