#food-donation

#food-donation

During this festive season of cool weather, warm meals and gift-giving, it's a great time to make the most of what we already have by reusing and repairing items, donating what we no longer need, and sharing our surplus so nothing goes to waste. The RE:Source Guide an easy-to-use online directory created by StopWaste, a public agency serving Alameda County helps you keep valuable resources in circulation through recycling, donation and repair, and safely dispose of items when needed.

Through its Food Donation Connection (FDC) program, Wawa partners with local nonprofits that collect and distribute unsold food to community food banks, shelters, and pantries. The FDC oversees each step of the process, coordinating logistics and ensuring that every donation meets strict safety and freshness standards. What might have been discarded instead becomes a meal for local families - a simple act of kindness that strengthens the communities Wawa serves.

Have you ever wondered what happens to unsold food at a grocery store once it reaches its sell-by date? How about that produce on the shelf that's no longer plump and shiny enough to tempt shoppers? Fortunately, in the case of Walmart and its subsidiary, Sam's Club - a warehouse retail chain known for food court items like pizza pretzels and brownie sundaes - not much of that food will go to waste.

Farmer Boys' Farmstand Pop-Up Parties collected over 2,150 pounds of food, providing 1,900+ meals to local food banks in California and Nevada through community efforts.

Costco does not mark down items as they near expiration but donates leftover food to food banks and shelters, helping to fight hunger and reduce waste.

"I think it's not just about a sweet treat. It's about the joy that comes with it and the sense of caring and belonging," said Martha Cross.

The Annual Pie Baking Contest marks a new tradition at St. Paul's Episcopal Church as it celebrates its 175th anniversary, inviting community participation in a fun, meaningful way.