SB1383 FOOD DONATION

CA Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) aims to reduce the amount of organic matter in landfills to reduce the amount of methane emissions generated and recover excess edible food to feed people in need. The following statewide targets need to be met: 

  • Reduce organic waste disposal 75% by 2025.

  • Rescue for people to eat at least 20% of currently disposed surplus food by 2025.

SB 1383 Resources

A flyer titled 'SB 1383 Food Recovery Requirements Overview' explaining food waste reduction strategies with sections on reduce, reuse, and recycle, and statistics on landfills, methane emissions, and food insecurity in San Diego.

SB 1383 Food Recovery Requirements Overview

Guide on setting up and maintaining a food donation program, including steps for identifying food fit for donation, establishing logistics, and considerations for prepared food, with a photo of food containers and a person in a kitchen.

5 Steps for Setting up and Maintaining a Food Donation Program

A flyer about food donation liability protections and food safety, featuring a background image of various fruits and vegetables on shelves. The flyer includes information about federal and state laws, legal protections for food donors, and encourages safe food donation practices.

Food Donation Liability Protections and Food Safety

Guide titled 'A Guide to Food Donation Tax Deductions' with sections comparing general and enhanced tax deductions for food donations, including descriptions, eligibility requirements, and criteria for charitable purposes.

A Guide to Food Donation Tax Deductions

A document titled 'Food Recovery Agreement Template' featuring a background of cardboard boxes filled with various packaged foods. The document provides guidance on how businesses should use and comply with food recovery regulations.

Food Recovery Agreement Sample Template