Our Impact

By advocating for policies that reduce food waste and support equitable food systems, we’re working to ensure a more sustainable future for all.

Countries with our research and publications.

National policy changes in countries where we have worked.

States where we have assisted partners to strengthen local policies.

From the Field

State Policies Incentivizing Food Donation

States often cite concerns around legal liability and costs as barriers to food donation.

South Africa is Clarifying Food Safety for Donations

South Africa lacks specific regulations or guidance regarding specific safety standards that apply to donated food.

National Policy Reform Expanding Food Donation Liability Protection

While the U.S. Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act has long offered liability protection for food donations made to nonprofits, its narrow language created uncertainty around certain donation models.

Stay in touch with the latest.

Explore recent news press, and articles highlighting food loss and waste policy updates and developments.

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About the Food Law & Policy Clinic

The Food Law and Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School (FLPC) serves partner organizations, communities, and governments in the U.S. and globally by providing law and policy guidance on food systems issues. This website – The Food Loss and Waste Policy Hub – features research, findings, and reports from our Food Waste and Recovery work—one of the four focus areas at FLPC. Visit FLPC’s flagship website for more information about all areas of our work.

FLPC’s Four Focus Areas

Food Waste and Recovery

Food Access and Nutrition

Food System Justice

Climate and Sustainability

Explore FLPC’s website for more information