Edible Food Recovery

COMMERCIAL EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM
SB 1383 requires Commercial Edible Food Generators (CEFGs) to donate the maximum amount of surplus food to a Food Recovery Organization. Commercial Edible Food Generators are classified into two groups: Tier 1 Generators and Tier 2 Generators.

EXAMPLES OF TIER 1 GENERATORS:
  • Supermarkets with revenue ≥ $2 million.
  • Grocery Stores with Facilities ≥ 10,000 sq. ft.
  • Food Service Providers
  • Food Distributors
  • Wholesale Food Vendors
EXAMPLES OF TIER 2 GENERATORS:
  • Restaurants with Facilities ≥ 5,000 sq. ft. or 250+ seats
  • Hotels with an On-Site Food Facility and 200+ Rooms
  • Health Facilities with an On-Site Food Facility and 100+ Beds
  • Large Venues and Events
  • State Agency Cafeterias with Facilities ≥ 5,000 sq. ft. or 250+ seats
  • Local Education Agency with an on-site Food Facility
  • Non-Local Entities
Abound Food Care is partnering with CR&R to assist CEFGs in complying with Edible Food Recovery Program requirements. By January 1, 2024, all CEFGs must meet the following requirements:

  • Maintain a contract or written agreement with a Food Recovery Organization.
  • Maintain record of donations indicating all types of food being donated in pounds per month, frequency of donations, and contact information of contracted Food Recovery Organizations utilized.

Abound Food Care will reach out to each CEFG to assist with compliance. This will include connecting each CEFG to Food Recovery Organizations and assisting with recordkeeping requirements. To start your Edible Food Recovery Program, please contact Abound Food Care at (657) 335-4480.

OTHER RESOURCES
California Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (AB 1219)
Federal Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act