Policy responses

Setting up systems for sharing food from businesses that are closing - volunteers asked to support recovery and redistribution of food (Philadelphia)

Using technology to connenct food banks to sources of food (France)

Links and references

https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-shutdown-philadelphia-food-waste-restaurants-closing-philabundance-20200316.html

https://www.letelegramme.fr/finistere/quimper/covid-19-phenix-au-service-des-restaurateurs-16-03-2020-12527540.php

Pros Access to charitable donations will temporarily fill the gap of facilitating access to food for the needy. Rapid connection to the source of food.

Cons Potential exposure of those engaged in food distribution to risks Potential exposure of food handlers to risks

Minimum conditions 1. Secure and sanitary warehouses for food storage for redistribution. 2. Personnel and transport to distribute the food.

Governance Strict observance of food and personal safety when handling food to avoid transfer of the disease through surface or personal contact. In accordance with the Right to Food, Governments must provide and facilitate access to food for vulnerable groups.