New York Turns Food Waste Into Meals | Montpelier News

New York State just hit a major milestone: 110 million pounds of food rescued thanks to a bold new law forcing businesses to donate edible surplus and recycle scraps. Already, 62 million pounds have fed 51 million meals to seniors, kids, and veterans—turning waste into nourishment on a massive scale. With 7.8 billion pounds wasted annually, this initiative tackles hunger and waste head-on, proving that policy can feed people and heal communities. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wcax.com/2026/09/17/new-york-reaches-110-million-pound-food-collection-milestone/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/953ee419f5cf9d94 Report issues to [email protected].