Food Recovery and Distribution in Los Angeles County: Analyzing Food Waste Prevention Opportunities to Address Food Insecurity And Climate Change

The Nutrition and Physical Activity Program partnered with Public Health Alliance of Southern California to conduct an assessment of the food recovery and distribution system in Los Angeles County. The report, Food Recovery and Distribution in Los Angeles County: Analyzing Food Waste Prevention Opportunities to Address Food Insecurity and Climate Change includes interviews from 14 organizations that are either currently engaged, were previously engaged in, or are interested in engaging in food recovery or distribution activities. The report outlines the current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the food recovery and distribution system and outlines recommendations to enhance and expand the current system.