Sustainability

At Hollywood Food Coalition, sustainability is more than a practice. It’s a core value that drives our work. We aspire to make positive systemic change for our city and planet by ensuring that nutritious food reaches people, not landfills.

Through our Community Exchange, we divert millions of pounds of surplus food each year, reducing waste while strengthening food security across Los Angeles.

Our Community Dinner program also plays a vital role in this effort, serving hot, nourishing meals made from repurposed rescued food every night of the year.

By collaborating with local farmers, restaurants, and food businesses, we create a more resilient and sustainable food system that benefits both people and the environment. From optimizing food rescue and distribution to implementing responsible resource management, we are committed to building long-term solutions that support communities in need while protecting our planet for future generations.

LOS ANGELES CLIMATE WEEK

April 6-13, 2025

Hollywood Food Coalition is proud to participate in Los Angeles Climate Week™ to collaborate, exchange ideas, and develop local climate solutions. Los Angeles Climate Week™ presents opportunities to engage with climate organizations, policymakers, innovators, companies, and changemakers from LA and beyond on cutting-edge climate change solutions.

RELATED EVENTS

Wednesday, April 9, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Hollywood Food Coalition: Scrappy, Rescue-Food Cooking Demo and Tasting

(Location: St Paul’s Commons – 840 Echo Park Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90026)

LOS ANGELES FOOD WASTE PREVENTION WEEK

April 7 -13, 2025

Hollywood Food Coalition is thrilled to announce our partnership with Food Waste Prevention Week, taking place April 7-13, 2025!

Joining forces with more than 600 public and private organizations, we are proud to support the mission of reducing food waste in our homes, workplaces, and communities. Together, we can inspire action and create meaningful change.

Why Food Waste Prevention Matters:

Save Money: A family of four can save between $1866-$3000+ per year by reducing wasted food
Conserve Resources: Wasted food means wasted labor, land, water, and energy used in its production and transportation.
Improve Food Access: Safe and nutritious food could be better utilized to improve food access in our communities.

Food Waste Prevention Week aligns with the EPA, USDA, and FDA’s “Winning on Reducing Food Waste” initiative, which aims to cut food waste by 50% by 2030. Food waste in landfills releases methane gas, a significant contributor to climate change. By working together to divert good food from landfills, conserve resources, reduce environmental impacts, and build stronger, more resilient communities.

As an official partner for Food Waste Prevention Week, we are committed to amplifying the message that reducing food waste supports a stronger economy, a healthier environment, and greater food security for all.

Let’s make a difference together!