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Home My WebLink AboutOutreach February '25 Report Diamond Bar1 Diamond Bar MONTHLY OUTREACH REPORT February 2025 PREPARED BY ABOUND FOOD CARE 2 Monthly Report Prepared by Abound Food Care Contents 01 Outreach Summary 02 Impact Report 03 Market Report 04 Overview of Contacts Tier 1/Tier2 05 Tier 1 Compliance Status 06 Tier 2 Compliance Status 07 Appendix 1 This Outreach Report for Diamond Bar offers a comprehensive overview of Abound Food Care’s outreach initiatives, highlighting our successes, challenges, and impact in implementing a fully compliant SB1383 program as well as an overall successful edible food recovery program. The report details the outreach efforts, not only significant changes and organizational priorities but also providing specific monthly impact data. It encompasses compliance statuses, impact metrics, and the evolving landscape of food recovery affecting the City of Diamond Bar. As of the end of February, seven Tier 1 generators are in compliance while one is partially compliant. There are three Tier 2 generators in compliance while three remain non-compliant at the end of February. We continue to offer our assistance to the remaining five generators who are not yet in a compliant program. Our outreach efforts included five touch points with Tier 1 and seven touch points with Tier 2. Abound Food Care’s focus is on providing support, guidance, and direction to generators and FROs, encouraging participation and compliance with SB1383. This report presents a holistic view of our outreach strategies, compliance status, and ongoing challenges, equipping decision-makers with valuable insights to drive impactful changes in the community. Outreach Summary 2 City of Diamond Bar Food Donation Program Impact During the month of February, 31,329 pounds of excess edible food was diverted from the landfill and redistributed to those in the community. 31,329 Lbs. Food Rescued 20.16 Tons GHG Footprint 3.60 Million Gallons Water Footprint The pounds of edible food reported above represent the quantity of food that was donated by food generators, picked up by a food recovery organization, and distributed to individuals and families in the community. These aggregated pounds encompass data from various organizations and businesses, providing a comprehensive overview of edible food recovery efforts in the City of Diamond Bar. Impact Report 3 How Food Waste Contributes to Climate Change & What You Can Do About It Food waste is a major contributor to climate change, responsible for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions—more than the entire airline industry. When food decomposes in landfills, it releases methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. Additionally, the production of food requires vast amounts of water, land, and energy, all of which are wasted when food is discarded. The environmental impact extends beyond emissions, as deforestation, biodiversity loss, and excessive water use are all linked to food production and waste. To combat food waste, individuals can adopt smarter consumption habits. Planning meals carefully and buying only necessary items can prevent excess food from going unused. Proper storage techniques help keep food fresh for longer, while understanding expiration labels can prevent premature disposal. Cooking creatively with leftovers also helps reduce waste. On a broader scale, supporting food rescue programs, making mindful shopping choices, and advocating for systemic changes in food distribution and waste management are crucial for a more sustainable future. Market Report 4 Overview of Contacts Business Name Contact Name Contact Phone Business Address City Email Super H Mart Mr. Yun (909) 839-0300 2825 S Diamond Bar Blvd Diamond Bar diamondbar@hmart.com Target #2179 Rayveion (909) 610-2149 747 Grand Ave Diamond Bar Walmart #4762 Do Nguyen (909) 378-4055 1180 S Diamond Bar Diamond Bar d0n00ho.s04762.us@walmart.com Albertsons Pete (909) 861-6207 8850 Foothill Blvd Diamond Bar s3554c40@albertsons.com Market World Martin Sok (909) 839-1121 21080 Golden Springs Dr Diamond Bar dbhannam@yahoo.com Sprouts Ron (909) 378-4980 239 S Diamond Bar Blvd Diamond Bar Smart & Final Sabra (909) 444-0044 240 S Diamond Bar Blvd Diamond Bar cc942@smartandfinal.com Diamond Fresh Temo (909) 595-1300 21168 Golden Springs Dr Diamond Bar diamondfreshmarketinc@gmail.com Chili's Vanity (909) 396-1222 707 Grand Ave Diamond Bar c01149mgr@chilis.com Diamond Bar Golf Course Mark (909) 861-8282 22751 Golden Springs Dr Diamond Bar gm@diamondbargc.com Diamond Palace Cuisine of India Paul (909) 860-2625 1241 Grand Ave Diamond Bar Peacock Gardens Raj (909) 860-2606 23347 Golden Springs Dr Diamond Bar peacockgardens@gmail.com New Aashiyana Restaurant Akbar Ali (909) 396-0176 245 Gentle Springs Ln Diamond Bar akbarali1446@yahoo.com Daimond Bar Center Ryan Wright (909) 839-7061 1600 Grand Ave Diamond Bar rwright@diamondbarca.gov Blue Sky Café Sara Morales (909) 396-2019 21815 Copley Dr Diamond Bar mzbutterball@icloud.com 5 As of the end of February, there are a total of eight Tier 1 Generators. Seven generators are in compliance while one remains partially compliant. The generator that is partially compliant due to not having the full agreement onsite is Sprouts. Tier 1 Compliance Status 6 As of the end of February, there are a total of six Tier 2 generators. There are three generators that are compliant, while three are non-compliant. The non-compliant generators are as follows, Diamond Palace Cuisine of India, Blue Sky café, and Peacock Gardens. Tier 2 Compliance Status 7 Contents 08 Month-to-Month Pounds & Trends 09 Generator Monthly Pounds 10 Touchpoints & Outreach Materials Appendix 8 9 City of Diamond Bar Pounds Recovered Generator Oct. Pounds Nov. Pounds Dec. Pounds 2024 Total Jan. 25’ Pounds Feb. 25’ Pounds 2025 Total Albertsons 11,562 9,151 11,615 134,463 12,565 11,305 23,870 Target 2,253 1,332 Pending 19,496 Pending Pending Pending Sprouts 3,231 3,213 3,955 51,066 2,288 Pending 2,288 Walmart 16,005 16,246 16,882 158,779 19,485 17,226 36,711 Smart & Final 945 3,452 5,111 21,545 4,510 2,150 6,660 Diamond Fresh 80 120 212 2,007 225 215 440 H Mart N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 433 433 Total 34,076 33,514 33,820 387,356 39,073 31,329 70,402 10 Outreach Materials TOUCHPOINTS T1/T2 GENERATOR NAME GENERATOR TYPE COMPLIANCE STATUS DONATION STATUS AGREEMENT ON-SITE LOG ON- SITE 1-NOTES T1 Target Supermarket Compliant Participating Yes Yes 2/14 Requested December and January pounds from Christina. T1 Albertsons Grocery Store Compliant Participating Yes Yes 2/14 Requested January pounds from Pete. T1 Sprouts Grocery Store Compliant Participating Yes Yes 2/14 Requested January pounds from Natasha. T1 Smart & Final Grocery Store Compliant Participating Yes Yes 2/14 Called to speak with Sabra but she was not in. T1 Diamond Fresh Farmers Market Compliant Participating Yes Yes 2/14 Requested January pounds from Temo. T2 Blue Sky Café Restaurant Non- Compliant Not Participating No No 2/11 Sent Sara a follow up regarding a donation program. I had also tried calling but there was no answer. 2/19 Spoke with Francis and she said Sara was not in. She took down my number and said she would have her call me. T2 Peacock Gardens Restaurant Non- Compliant Not Participating No No 2/11 Spoke with Kesha and he said Raj was not in. I let him know I was reaching out regarding the notice of non compliance that was sent. He took down my number and said he would have him call me. 2/19 Called to speak with Raj but he was not in. They asked that I contact him through email. 2/19 Sent Raj an email regarding an email. T2 Diamond Palace Cuisine of India Restaurant Non- Compliant Not Participating No No 2/11 Left Paul a voicemail regarding the documents with the Temple. 2/19 Spoke with Paul and again he was upset even though we have gone over all of this in person previousley and also have sent him the template agreement and log. He said he wants to speak with someone who put this law into place. He also said he does not want the template emailed he wants them mailed. INFORMATION COMPLIANCE DETAILS