Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

74  ROADMAP TO NET ZERO

ACTION 22 Create and operationalize a community-wide food rescue plan in collaboration with local nonprofits, supermarkets, and restaurants. Priority Level: 1 Timeframe: Long term GHG Impact: Medium Funding: Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program, local government funds City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale, local nonprofits, supermarkets, restaurants Initial Cost: Low Life-Cycle Cost: Low Additional Community Cost: Low ROI: Low LOE: Low Social Impact: High Strategic Priority Alignment: Infrastructure and resilience Co-Benefits: Improved public health and safety, job creation and workforce development, reduced inequality, improved waste management Performance Metrics: Number of meals provided or individuals served per month as a result of rescued food redistribution Implementation:  Create and coordinate a not-for-profit organization in partnership with existing local nonprofits, supermarkets, and restaurants to create and monitor a food rescue plan.  Review existing programs to understand best practices and identify potential program infrastructure to implement.  Identify champions and leaders to own and manage the food rescue plan.  Support the efforts of the food rescue program and spread awareness of available resources.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN