WRCOG Regional Food Rescue Programs
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WRCOG Regional Food Rescue Program in partnership with local cities are providing local FREE SB 1383 support to businesses and Food Recovery Organizations, using the Careit app to help with reporting and facilitation of receiving and reporting edible food donations.
Senate Bill 1383
Senate Bill 1383 (SB1383) is a California state law to decrease greenhouse emissions by reducing the amount of organic waste that ends up in landfills. A key part of SB 1383 aims to reduce unnecessary food waste and food insecurity, by recovering food that would otherwise go to landfill. By 2025, California businesses will need to decrease greenhouse emissions by reducing the amount of organic waste that ends up in landfills. A key part of SB 1383 aims to reduce unnecessary food waste and food insecurity by recovering food that would otherwise go to landfills to recover approximately 20% of edible food by donating it to food recovery organizations.
Program Information
The Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), in partnership with the cities of Jurupa Valley, Murrieta, Moreno Valley, Perris and San Jacinto is providing local FREE SB 1383 support to businesses and Food Recovery Organizations, using the Careit app to help with reporting and facilitation of receiving and reporting edible food donations.
Support Includes:
- Access to the WRCOG Regional Food Rescue Program Food Recovery Network.
- FREE access to the CAREIT Food Recovery App where you can have access to donors and manage donations for seamless reporting.
- 1-on-1 program training and technical support.
Learn More
Business or Food Recovery Organizations in the qualifying cities can contact our program team at WRCOGinfo@wrcog.us for more information.
Join WRCOG’s free virtual workshop on September 17th, 9-10 a.m., to learn about SB 1383 compliance for Commercial Edible Food Generators and Food Recovery Organizations.
Hear from Riverside County Environmental Health experts and get your questions answered. Register now!
Resources
SB 1383 Program Flyers – Program flyers related to food recovery
LEGAL PROTECTIONS – Businesses are protected by California’s Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (AB 1219) and the Federal Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
