"Food Recovery Efforts Spread Across California Campuses: Hundreds of Pounds of Unserved Food Find New Homes A growing movement to reduce food waste and support those in need is sweeping college campuses across California, with students at institutions from San Diego to the Bay Area launching initiatives to recover and redistribute unserved food from dining halls. In San Diego, over 90% of students at a major university have pledged their support for the campaign, which has already yielded hundreds of pounds of recovered food. By targeting the staggering amount of food waste generated by college dining halls, these students are not only helping to alleviate hunger on campus but also shining a light on the broader issue of food insecurity in the United States. As the movement gains momentum, it's clear that California's college students are leading the charge in a nationwide effort to rethink food waste and make a meaningful difference in their communities."
April 30, 2026 - Students at college campuses across California recover hundreds of pounds of unserved food from dining halls to serve to their hungry classmates. When more than 90% of San Diego ...
