The strength is in the masses! We need your help to keep rescuing good food from going to waste and sharing it with our community. Every little bit counts.
If you are kindly able to support us financially please do so either by donating directly to our account by the name of Taste Before You Waste. Every 150 Euros we collect allows us to create a free food market and distribute kilos of food weekly in Amsterdam to various initiatives.
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Power to the People!
Every €1 we receive allows us to directly save over 500g of food! That's enough to feed one person for one day, based on the WHO recommendation for daily fruit and vegetable intake. Imagine all the good we can do with your support.
Food Heroes!
Every €3 we receive allows us to directly save over 1.5kg of food – enough to feed one person for three days! You’re also helping to keep our community active, and ready to inspire more people to join the food revolution!
Changemakers!
€5 / month
By contributing €5 per month, you enable us to save over 30kg of food annually, equating to one household eliminating food waste! Additionally, your support allows us to educate thousands more about food waste and motivate them to take action against it. These contributions assist us in acquiring our SVH Certification, covering operational expenses, and expanding our outreach efforts.
Taste Before You Waste is on a mission to fight food waste and create a more just and sustainable food system. We're known for our vibrant community dinners where surplus food is transformed into delicious meals, bringing people together and raising awareness about the importance of valuing our resources.
Your Contribution Will Help Us Transform Lives
Rescue and Redistribute Surplus Food: Join us in turning what would be waste into shared meals and fostering community connections.
Empower Volunteers: Your support provides essential resources for volunteers to organize workshops, cultivate community gardens, and advocate for policies that reduce waste and promote sustainable practices.
Create a Ripple Effect: Inspire others to take action, transforming our relationship with food and building a more resilient and equitable food future.
Direct Impact: TBYW has a measurable impact on reducing food waste within the community, showcasing a scalable model that can be replicated by other initiatives worldwide.
Community-Driven: Our efforts rely heavily on volunteers and community support. Crowdfunding is vital to ensure the continuation of this community-driven mission.
Solution-Oriented: TBYW not only highlights the problem but actively works towards sustainable solutions. Your contributions help us expand our reach and amplify our impact.
Educational Value: By demonstrating what is possible with "waste" food, TBYW educates on sustainability and resourcefulness, influencing not only attendees but also inspiring those around them to engage in similar actions.
Cost-Effective: With a foundation built on rescued resources, TBYW can maximize the effectiveness of every dollar contributed, ensuring impactful use of funds.
Legal and Certification Hurdles: Funds are essential for TBYW to comply with Dutch laws concerning catering and food safety regulations, including necessary certifications and operational overheads.
Expansion of Operations: With adequate funding, we can broaden our operations, rescue more food, engage more community members, and amplify our influence in the fight against food waste.
Environmental Impact
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: When food decomposes in landfills, it releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change. Globally, food waste is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
Wasted Resources: Producing food requires vast amounts of land, water, energy, and other resources. When food is wasted, so are all the resources that went into growing, processing, transporting, and packaging it.
Deforestation and Habitat Loss: Agriculture is a major driver of deforestation. Wasting food means more land has to be converted into agricultural land, leading to further habitat loss and biodiversity decline.
Social Impact:
Food Insecurity: While enormous amounts of food are wasted, millions of people around the world struggle with hunger and food insecurity. Food waste represents a significant missed opportunity to feed those in need.
Ethical Concerns: It's morally troubling to waste perfectly good food when people are starving. It also highlights deep inequalities in our food systems.
Economic Impact:
Financial Losses: Food waste represents a huge financial loss for individuals, businesses, and entire economies. From farmers losing crops to retailers throwing away unsold products, the costs are immense.
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