About 12% of people statewide and 9.48% of people locally report that they suffer from food insecurity. In addition, Washington State recently passed legislation that set a statewide goal of reducing food waste by 50% by the year 2030. How can we contribute to a solution for decreasing food insecurity and waste at the local level? Community residents can choose to donate certain foods and hunted meats to the needy through food rescue operations as long as those foods have been safely handled.
Read more about how to safely donate foods and hunted meat to food rescue organizations.