Objective

To reduce food loss and waste while increasing available food supply for redistribution.

Rationale

Significant food loss occurs across markets and supply chains. Recovering surplus food is a cost-effective and sustainable intervention.

Key Components

• Partnerships with markets, wholesalers, restaurants, and farms
• Food collection, sorting, and redistribution systems
• Cold storage and preservation solutions (phased)
• Awareness campaigns on food waste reduction

Expected Outcomes

• Increased volume of recovered and redistributed food
• Reduced food waste across supply chains
• Lower cost per beneficiary served

KPIs

• Tons of food recovered annually (target: 3,000+ tons)
• % reduction in food waste (partner-level)
• Cost per meal reduction (%)
• of private sector partners engaged

Indicative Budget (Annual)

• Collection & transport: $250,000
• Storage (including cold chain pilot): $300,000
• Partnerships & outreach: $100,000
• Operations & staffing: $150,000
  Total: ~$800,000