ExtraFood.org PRESENTATION TO: CRRA 2016 – Challenges and Strategies for Mandatory Commercial Organics August 9, 2016

The Problems 40% of all edible food in U.S. is wasted 50-60% by businesses If global food waste were a country, it would rank 3rd in GHG production after the U.S. and China Many people in need In Marin County, California: 50,000 people are food-insecure

ExtraFood.org Mission: Help end hunger and waste in Marin County First step: County-wide food recovery program Pick up excess food from any organization and immediately deliver it to nonprofits serving Marin’s most vulnerable people.

Examples: Food Donor Partners

Benefits to Food Donors Comply with, or get in front of, AB1826 Save money on disposal/recycling fees Reduce taxable income Publicity  Goodwill, more customers Simple way to reduce waste and make another difference in the community

Challenges Recruiting Food Donors Behavior Change Strategy: Sell benefits; “socialize” the program Liability Concerns Strategy: Explain numerous food-safety measures; Good Samaritan Law Limited staff time for recruiting Strategy: Partner with cities and organizations calling on same businesses Example: Marin Sanitary Service’s Food-to- Energy program

ExtraFood.org’s Impact In 2.5 years, our staff and 160 volunteers have delivered 650,000 pounds of food from 145+ food donors to 72 sites across Marin County We reach 5,000+ people every month with our deliveries Example: Shari Food waste and hunger: Solvable problems in Marin County

Marv Zauderer, Founder and Chairman For additional questions, contact: Marv Zauderer, Founder and Chairman (415) 997-9830 Marv@ExtraFood.org