The following are considerations and approaches for the various parties within Food Rescue.

Definitions

Food Contributors: These are any entities that create food that can then be distributed.

This includes but is not limited to grocery stores, restaurants, and other food establishments such as bakeries, butchers, cafes, and specialty shops, that produce food and dispose of good food for various reasons (food waste).

This also includes food producers such as farms, community gardens, and home gardeners that produce more than they consume and wish to contribute to various food distributions.

Food Distributors: These are any entities that can receive food from Food Contributors and distribute them out to our neighbors - either actively or passively.

This includes but is not limited to free fridges & community pantries, food pantries, walk-up distributions, and prepared meal creators and distributors.

For Food Rescuers and Gleaners These are any folks that can pick up from Food Contributors and deliver to Food Distributors.

Food Rescuers and Gleaners specifically conduct direct pick up and immediate drop off. Beyond the time required for transportation, they do not hold onto, store, or warehouse food.

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