About the Capital Food Access Alliance

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Welcome to the Capital Food Access Alliance.
The Cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Galt, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento and the County of Sacramento have developed this alliance to support food recovery in the Sacramento region. Capital Food Access Alliance welcomes public, private and non-profit community partners.
Contact us if you would like to join the alliance.

Coordinated Food Recovery

The Capital Food Access Alliance is working on a coordinated effort to recover food that would otherwise have been wasted, that instead will be used to feed people. Our efforts include expanding education around California’s SB 1383 Regulations which require some businesses to recover edible food in addition to arranging for composting services.

The Capital Food Access Alliance has hired Abound Food Care to assist local organizations expand their ability to recover more edible food from businesses and provide this food to the community. More information about Abound Food Care can be found on their website.

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Grant Funding

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The Capital Food Access Alliance is releasing grant funding to help support food recovery in the region. This page will have more information about these grants including how to apply, eligible funds and requirements for participants. Please check out our resources to find out more about the grants for Food Recovery Organizations, Food Recovery Services, and Capacity Building Partners.

The initial application cycle for this Edible Food Recovery Microgrant program will be open through November 2024. Capital Food Access Alliance may extend or reopen the application cycle and launch a larger grants program with higher funding limits. Abound Food Care is available to assist your organization or business with completing grant applications during this cycle. The Capital Food Access Alliance will review applications once per month, which means your application will be reviewed within 60 days.

Food Recovery

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Edible food recovery is the donation of edible food from a business to an organization, with the goal of feeding those who are suffering from food insecurity. The State of California has a goal to increase edible food recovery, and now requires specific businesses to have donation programs in place. These businesses must hold written donation agreements and keep a log of the pounds of edible food donated each month. California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) oversees local governments’ administration of programs to meet these requirements. Visit the CalRecycle Website for more information.

 

Food Insecurity

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Food insecurity is defined as a lack of regular access to safe and nutritious food. Food insecurity can affect many individuals including the elderly on a fixed income, students, working parents, and unhoused individuals. Impacts of food insecurity can include significant health impacts and a reduction in the ability of children to be successful in school. We increase the resilience of our communities and improve overall health by combating food insecurity.

Sacramento Regional Statistics

Of Sacramentans report low/very low food security - higher than the national average of 10.5%.
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Of Sacramentans participated in some kind of food assistance program in the last 12 months.
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In food assistance programs used a portion of their stimulus money to buy groceries or food that they could not otherwise afford
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