Edible Food Recovery
SB 1383 Requirements
To reduce food waste and help address food insecurity, Senate Bill 1383 requires Tier 1 and Tier 2 edible food generators to donate edible food (that would otherwise be disposed) to a local food recovery organization or service.
Tier 1 Edible Food Generators include wholesale food vendors, food service providers, food distributors, and grocery stores greater than 10,000 sq. ft., and supermarkets.
Tier 2 Edible Food Generators include hotels with an onsite food facility and 200+ rooms, restaurant facilities greater than 5,000 sq. ft. or 250+ seats, heath facilities with an on-site food facility and 100+ beds, large venues and events, local education agencies with an on-site food facility, and state agency cafeterias greater than 5,000 sq. ft. or 250+ seats.
Tier 1 Edible Food Generator Info Sheet
Tier 2 Edible Food Generator Info Sheet
What is required of edible food generators?
Tier 1 and 2 edible food generators are required to:
- Arrange to donate the maximum amount of edible food that would otherwise be disposed
- Create a contract or written agreement with food recovery organization/service for the collection of edible food
- Must not intentionally spoil edible food that is capable of being recovered by a food recovery organization. All non-edible food that cannot be donated must not be put in the trash. All organic waste must be composted or recycled.
- Keep records of all contracts with food recovery organizations, the quantity of food donated (in pounds per month), the frequency of donations, and the type of food being donated
- Submit annual food recovery reports to the Town by March 31st every year*. Reports should include a copy of all contracts or written agreements with recovery organizations, the quantity of food donated (annual pounds recovered for the previous calendar year), and the name, address, and contact information of the food recovery organization/service. Send reports to Recycle@TownofTruckee.gov
Food Safety Resources
- Cold Food Storage Chart
- Food Donation Guidelines
- Safe Surplus Food Donation Toolkit
- FDA Food Code Section 3-501.17
Good Samaritan Act
The Good Samaritan Food Donation Act grants protection against civil and criminal liability to people and entities who donate apparently wholesome food in good faith.
Food Recovery Organizations
SB 1383, “California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy” requires that local jurisdictions establish food recovery programs and strengthen food recovery networks. One aspect of strengthening food recovery networks is that jurisdictions must host the information of food recovery organizations on their website, so that commercial edible food generators can identify which organizations could potentially accept their food. Listed below are food recovery organizations in our community.
Sierra Community House
Contact Info: food@sierracommunityhouse.org, (775) 545-4083
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Collection Service Area: North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region
Donations Accepted: For the general public: unopened, unexpired nutritious non-perishable food items. Please no chips, soda, or candy. -Donations are accepted by appointment only- For food generators: Please contact the Hunger Relief Program directly to discuss partnering for food rescue.
Sierra Bible Church
Contact Info: (530) 587-6025
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9-4
Collection Service Area: Donations are accepted at the Main Sanctuary
Donations Accepted: Non-Perishables (Non-expired)
EatWell App
Contact Info: info@eat-well.org, (213) 224-0901, eat-well.org
Hours: Servicing restaurant hours.
Collection Service Area: North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region
App Eligibility: For community members who have been distributed access codes. Restaurants post unsold, leftover food to app at end of day for participating members to pick up and enjoy.
EatWell App
EatWell is a virtual food pantry that connects edible food generators directly to people in need while helping businesses save money and comply with edible food donation requirements under Senate Bill 1383. Food generators (e.g., restaurants and grocery stores) post unsold, leftover food to the EatWell app at end of day to make available for participating community members to pick up and enjoy.
Access codes are distributed to food insecure community members through local food recovery organization, Sierra Community House.
EatWell Information:
Food Handling Resources:
- Cold Food Storage Chart
- Food Donation Guidelines
- Safe Surplus Food Donation Toolkit
- FDA Food Code Section 3-501.17
The Town of Truckee is working in partnership with Placer County to ensure a region-wide network of food recovery efforts through the EatWell app.