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

2. 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: ,000 people are food-insecure

3. 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.

4. Examples: Food Donor Partners

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Marv Zauderer, Founder and Chairman
For additional questions, contact:
Marv Zauderer, Founder and Chairman
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