This is an interesting link

[conuly]

About the surprising difficulty in donating "unpretty" produce to the poor. The part about half of food grown in the US being wasted has to be hyperbole, though. I know we waste a lot, but surely it isn't that much...?

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[fjorab-teke.livejournal.com]

Been there, been instrumental in it. People who really are having a rough time are truly grateful for the food. As long as it's not rotten, we tended to give out a surprising amount of food that weren't pretty or fresh enough to sell. Of course, if it's too far gone, there's no way I'd expect anyone to eat it. It's amazing what goes to waste out there. It's also amazing what's picked up and distributed.