Bill > AR205

This Resolution urges colleges and universities to organize and encourage "gleaning" activities, which involve collecting surplus food from sources like farms and markets that would otherwise be wasted, to be distributed to people in need. The resolution highlights the significant problem of food waste in the United States, with a large percentage of food going uneaten each year while millions of Americans, including many children, face food insecurity. By promoting gleaning as a community service opportunity, institutions of higher education can leverage their resources to combat food waste and hunger within their local communities, providing students, faculty, and staff with a way to contribute to a more efficient food system and help those struggling to access nutritious food.