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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFood_Generator_Mailer_23.12.8.pdfBuild a Food Donation Program SB 1383 Assistance Programs Donate surplus food with confidence and save money! 657-335-4480 ©2023 Abound Food Care SCAN ME Join the Food Care Movement aboundfoodcare.org The Abound Food Care Donation Program provides food generators with SB 1383 compliance solutions to help reduce food waste and improve operational efficiencies. Let us help you build an effective Food Donation Program so we can feed communities in need. Are you a Tier 1 or Tier 2 food generator? Tier 1 Food Generators Year Requirements Required Actions January 1 2022 January 1 2024 Regulations take effect and enforcement begins Comply with record keeping and reporting for Tier 1 donors Local governments take over enforcement Tier 2 operators must be compliant with SB 1383 requirements • Supermarket • Grocery store: total facility size equal to or greater than 10,000 sq. ft • Food service provider • Food distributor • Wholesale food vendor • Restaurants 250+ seats, or a total facility size equal to or greater than 5,000 sq. ft • Hotel with on-site food facility and 200+ rooms • Health facility with an on-site food facility and 100+ beds • Large venue • Large event • State agency with cafeteria with 250+ seats or total facility size equal or greater than 5,000 sq.ft • Local education agency with on-site food facility Deadline to fulfill SB 1383 requirements: January 1, 2022 Deadline to fulfill SB 1383 requirements: January 1, 2024 What is SB 1383?What is SB 1383? SB 1383 is a California state mandate that aims SB 1383 is a California state mandate that aims to reduce organic waste destined for landfills to reduce organic waste destined for landfills by by 75%75%, and to recover , and to recover 20%20% of edible food that of edible food that would otherwise be sent to landfills by would otherwise be sent to landfills by 20252025.. Why is this law in place?Why is this law in place? Food waste is the second largest contributor Food waste is the second largest contributor of organic matter in California landfills, which of organic matter in California landfills, which produces methane gas, a known greenhouse produces methane gas, a known greenhouse gas pollutant. California has made a gas pollutant. California has made a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution by implementing emissions and air pollution by implementing SB 1383.SB 1383. How and when does thisHow and when does this affect my business?affect my business? As a As a Tier 1Tier 1 or or Tier 2Tier 2 food waste generator food waste generator (see table below), your location must comply (see table below), your location must comply with SB 1383 or face possible fines and with SB 1383 or face possible fines and penalties.penalties. *Applicable to each location where food *Applicable to each location where food waste is generated.waste is generated. Tier 2 Food Generators SB 1383 Timeline of Requirements How does my location become How does my location become compliant?compliant? Step 1:Step 1: Secure written Secure written agreements or agreements or contracts with contracts with food recovery food recovery organizations organizations that receive your that receive your donation.donation. Step 2:Step 2: Begin donating Begin donating excess edible excess edible food.food. Step 3:Step 3: Maintain Maintain donation records donation records at business at business location to be location to be submitted to your submitted to your city. city. Establish a Food Donation Program!Establish a Food Donation Program! Benefits: • Bottom Line Benefits Improve your bottom line through tax deductions, operational adjustments, and reduced waste hauling expenses. • SB 1383 Compliance Compliance with state mandates. • Public Recognition Acknowledged as a valued community partner. • Brand Protection Trust that your brand’s image and reputation are cared for. Features: • Food Safety Protocols and Technology Enhanced Food Safety system protects your donation and your brand. • Convenient Pick-Ups Flexible pickup schedules. • Automatic Data Tracking Keep track of pounds donated and easily pull reports for compliance purposes. • Compliance Contract One single donation agreement with Abound Food Care maintains SB 1383 compliance.