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The stat about food waste from restaurants finally got me
I saw this thing on IG from a food rescue group that said restaurants throw away 40% of their food. That number stuck in my head all day. I always blamed myself for wasting stuff at home but that stat made me realize the problem is way bigger than my fridge. It honestly changed how I look at leftovers now. Has anyone else found a good local place that donates extra food?
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terry16d ago
That 40% number stuck with me too. It's wild to think about all that food just going in the trash when people need it. I found a spot called Second Harvest near me that picks up extra from a few restaurants.
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zarapalmer6d ago
That 40% number" is just brutal when you break it down. We meal plan hard on Sundays, try to use every bit of produce before it goes bad. Still end up tossing some stuff though. Wish more places like Second Harvest existed. I know a local bakery that donates day-old bread to a shelter near us. Makes you wonder how many other businesses would do it if someone just asked.
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