An Initiative for Management of Food Waste: An Observational Study

Abstract

Introduction: Food waste management is a process through which wastage of food can be prevented.

The methods through which waste can be managed includes source reduction and reuse, animal feeding,

recycling etc. Various initiatives are started by the organizations to reduce the food wastage. Similarly, an

initiative named “Save food, share food and Share joy” was started by FSSAI. The initiative aims to bridge

the gap between the food companies, surplus food agencies and beneficiaries. Objectives: The objective of

the study was to observe the distribution of leftover food by different NGOs among less fortunate people.

Method: Various organization were approached to understand food distribution pattern followed by the

organizations in Delhi, NCR. Result: The study revealed that large amount of leftover food was distributed

and definitely act as a food waste management strategy and an initiative to promote no hunger in Delhi and

NCR.