Requires certain supermarkets, grocery stores, and food suppliers to donate food under certain circumstances.
This bill requires large supermarkets, grocery stores, and food suppliers in New Jersey to make a reasonable effort to donate food that is still safe to eat but would normally be thrown away. The law specifically targets retail outlets larger than 16,000 square feet where at least 90 percent of the space is dedicated to food sales. Donated items must be given to food banks, nonprofit organizations, or individuals, with the donation covering only the costs of storage, transport, or handling. The measure aims to reduce food waste by ensuring edible surplus is redirected to those in need rather than being discarded.
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Introduced Jun 1, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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