Pre-packaged foods that are non-perishable and fresh, whole fruits and vegetables that have not been cut may be collected for donation and distribution without a permit.Ĭertain foods that require time/temperature control for safety (such as cut fruit, hot meals, dairy products, eggs, meat, etc.) may be donated if both the donor and recipient are food permitted facilities and the food has been properly handled at an appropriate temperature. And for businesses in Austin, food donation counts towards compliance with the Universal Recycling Ordinance. Save money: Businesses can receive tax incentives for food donations while simultaneously lowering their disposal costs.Reduce greenhouse gas emissions: Uneaten food in landfills accounts for 23% of the nation’s output of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.oil consumption and requires 25% of our fresh water supply to grow. Conserve valuable resources: Wasted food represents 4% of U.S.Help end hunger: One in six people in Central Texas struggle to have enough food to eat and almost 25% of children in Travis County lack consistent access to food.Much of this wasted food could be put to good use - including feeding people! Organic materials, including food scraps, make up about 37% of the materials sent to local landfills.
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