Policy Issue: Government Grants & Incentives

National and local grants and incentives can scale food donation, especially in countries where tax benefits are insufficient or where limited infrastructure hinders food recovery.

Atlas Research: Government Grants & Incentives

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Using Government Grants and Incentives to Increase Food Donation

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Best Practices: Grants and Incentives

National and local grants and incentives can scale food donation, especially in countries where tax benefits are insufficient or where limited infrastructure hinders food recovery.

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Countries with Strong Policies: Government Grants & Incentives

United States

In the United States, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) uses national funding to provide in-kind distribution of surplus food as well as funding for administrative expenses in all states to support local agencies, such as food banks.

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Many states also offer additional funding for food recovery and donation infrastructure.

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Canada

Canada offers governmental support for food recovery and donation. The recently introduced Food Policy for Canada, for example, includes specific funds to support innovative food waste reduction proposals.

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The government should further clarify these opportunities and ensure that funding streams are sustainable.

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Mapping food donation policies around the world

The Atlas evaluates laws and policies across the most relevant issue areas relating to food donation and food loss and waste. Explore the map to compare and contrast existing legislation and learn from best practices around the world.

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