The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $154,982 Project Grant under the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program (CFDA 66.306) to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, a non-profit organization. The purpose of the grant is to connect organizations and stakeholders in Vallejo, California to establish a robust, replicable local food rescue operation. Key project activities will include program management, developing a food rescue toolkit, outreach to food distribution partners and donors, and community engagement. The expected outcomes are increased food rescue from landfill, enhanced community collaboration, improved food access for low-income residents, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The project will benefit neighborhoods in the 94589, 94590, 94591, and 94592 zip codes of Vallejo.
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