Donating as a Restaurant or Food Business

Donating excess food can be beneficial to businesses that have a lot of it, like restaurants, hotels, food trucks and vendors, and grocery stores. From lowering your garbage fees to helping right-size production planning, donation can actually help your bottom line while having a real impact on food waste reduction. On this page, you’ll find guidance on donation and resources about legal protections, tax deductions and how to connect with a food rescue organization.