FoodCycle LA is dedicated to transforming food recovery by diverting surplus food from landfills to communities facing food insecurity. Partnering with food retailers, they ensure that no edible food goes to waste while people go hungry, challenging the misconception that hunger stems from scarcity rather than a broken system. Reducing food waste also has profound environmental benefits, as it can significantly decrease the need for land clearing, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss by lowering the demand for agricultural expansion. That’s why FoodCycle LA focuses on creating smarter solutions—using innovative technology to direct excess food efficiently where it’s needed most and empowering volunteers to expand food pickups. Together, they’re building a more sustainable and compassionate food system for everyone.