Example_H_donate_surplus_food.pdf
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- Washington County, Oregon
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This document is an informational brochure from Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling (SWR) about food donation programs for businesses in Oregon. The brochure details a comprehensive initiative to help businesses donate surplus unserved food, highlighting the process of food donation and its community benefits. The materials explain how businesses can participate by contacting a Washington County Green Business Advisor, preparing food for donation, and having food pantries collect the surplus items.
The brochure provides key statistics about food waste, noting that 83 million tons of food are wasted annually in the U.S., while one in five people in Oregon are food insecure. The program offers businesses multiple incentives for participation, including supporting the local community, protecting the environment, potentially saving on garbage collection costs, and qualifying for tax deductions. Businesses are also assured legal protection under federal and state Good Samaritan laws when donating safely handled food. Contact information is provided for interested businesses, including a phone number (503-846-3605), email (recycle@co.washington.or.us), and website (WashingtonCountyRecycles.com/GreenBusiness) for the Washington County Green Business Advisors.
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Donating surplus food in any amount helps your business waste less while supporting community members in need.
Don’t let your good food go to waste
There are great benefits for you, too.
Donating edible surplus food means that you:
| • | Support your local community |
| • | Protect the environment |
| • | May save money on garbage collection costs |
| • | Are eligible for tax deductions |
Are you protected? YES!
When you donate safely handled food, federal and state Good Samaritan laws protect you from liability.
What can be donated?
Most unserved foods can be donated, as long as they meet certain food safety standards. Ask a Washington County Green Business Advisor for details.
Every little bite helps 83 million tons of food is wasted in the U.S. every year.
At the same time, one in five people in Oregon are food insecure. You can help change that. Here’s how it works:
Contact a Washington County Green Business Advisor for free support, training and supplies
503-846-3605 recycle@co.washington.or.us WashingtonCountyRecycles.com/GreenBusiness
Prepare food for donation
1.
Food pantry picks it up
2.
Receive a receipt for your tax-deductible donation
3.
Community members receive your donated food
4.
...and your community is a little bit happier and healthier!
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