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Food Banks Combat 40% U.S. Food Waste on Earth Day

4/24/2025

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On Earth Day, the spotlight shines on the staggering 40% of food wasted each year in the U.S. Food banks are stepping up as heroes in the fight against waste, rescuing safe but unsellable food. In Iowa, nearly a third of the food distributed comes from these efforts, tackling both waste and hunger head-on.

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Story summary

On Earth Day, the spotlight shines on the staggering 40% of food wasted each year in the U.S. Food banks are stepping up as heroes in the fight against waste, rescuing safe but unsellable food. In Iowa, nearly a third of the food distributed comes from these efforts, tackling both waste and hunger head-on.