Accept $327,500 state grant for food waste prevention program

Food Waste PreventionBudget<UNKNOWN>Appropriation

$327,500

In Plain English

California requires cities to reduce food waste sent to landfills by 75% by 2025. This grant from the state recycling department helps Richmond start programs to prevent food waste and rescue edible food for donation. The funding covers staff time and community outreach through April 2021.

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