Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program

Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program

Through FY 2017-18 and FY 2019-20 CalRecycle grants, Food Share has diverted over two million lbs of food from the landfill.

The CalRecycle grant is part of the California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing GHG emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35% of these investments are located within and benefiting residents of disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households across California.