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Climate Week NYC is one of the most important sustainability gatherings in the world, and at the heart of it is The Nest Climate Campus—a premier destination where climate leaders, innovators, and changemakers come together under one roof to drive bold solutions.
At Food Rescue US, we are committed to fighting food insecurity while simultaneously reducing food waste. One of the key pieces of legislation that empowers our mission is the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, which plays a crucial role in removing barriers to food donations nationwide. Passed in 1996, the Bill Emerson Act encourages individuals, businesses, and nonprofits to donate surplus food to those in need by offering them protection from liability. This law is named after Congressman Bill Emerson, a champion for hunger relief, and ensures that donors who act in good faith are protected from civil and criminal liability.
We are pleased to share our 2023 Impact Report, highlighting the accomplishments of the Food Rescue US community. We welcomed new sites, volunteers, food donors, receiving agencies, and supporters across the US.
In a country where millions go hungry every day and vast amounts of food are needlessly discarded, food recovery presents a pragmatic and compassionate solution. Yet, amidst the discussion surrounding food waste and food insecurity, the potential of food recovery remains largely unknown to much of the US, and therein lies a powerful opportunity.