Food Waste

REDUCING FOOD WASTE

TO NOURISH LIVES

At Berrad El Hay, we believe that good food should never be thrown away, especially when so many are without it. Our Food Waste Program is rooted in the simple yet powerful idea that food can heal, nourish, and bring people together.

Through partnerships with restaurants, bakeries, shops, farms, and households, we collect edible food surplus from unsold produce to excess ingredients and leftovers. Instead of heading to landfills, this food is sorted, prepared, and transformed into fresh meals for individuals and families in need.

Volunteers from the neighborhood, schools, and local businesses join forces to transform usable food into healthy and hearty meals.

These meals are delivered through a growing network of three community fridges. Our fridges serve as spaces of trust, respect, and dignity. Nothing Wasted, Everything Shared, because everyone deserves to open a fridge and find something nourishing inside.

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Guidelines in Our Community Kitchen

At Matbakh El Hay, our community kitchen, donated food is received, inspected, and sorted using “Use By” and “Best Before” guidelines to ensure safety and quality.
All items are then prepared and distributed with care to uphold our commitment to nourishment, dignity, and zero waste.

Drop-off Locations

If you want to contribute, you can drop off donations at any of the following locations:

How It Works

Food Collection
We partner with local food providers to collect surplus items. Our team carefully inspects each donation, ensuring that only safe, high-quality food is used.

Sorting & Repurposing
Collected food is assessed and sorted. Items suitable for immediate use go to community fridges, while others are transformed into cooked meals by our volunteers.

Redistribution
The meals and fresh items are delivered to vulnerable individuals and families across the neighborhood.

Community Engagement
Our community fridges are open to anyone in need. More than just a resource, they are a symbol of solidarity and shared humanity, a space where neighbors help one another.

How Can You Get Involved?

For Households

Here are simple but powerful ways to support those around you.

Donate extra or near to expiry ingredients
Share your leftovers
Give your food surplus a purpose
Help us spread the word within your community & on social media

Join Our Community

For Businesses

If you run a restaurant, bakery, or work in the food industry, you can make a real difference.

Share your leftovers
Donate your unused food
Donate your surplus produce
Donate near to expiry products / unsold products
Donate extra ingredients

For Volunteers

Lend a hand in our community kitchen, where you can help prepare nutritious meals. Every dish made with love helps us care for our neighbors in need.

Help us sort and check ingredients for quality and usability
Bring friends or join an existing group and help distribute food
Help us spread the word within your community & on social mediamedia

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Why It Matters

Food Waste Is a Global Problem
Nearly one-third of all food produced around the world is wasted. Meanwhile, right here in our neighborhoods, many families struggle to put food on the table. Our program tackles both issues head-on, reducing waste and increasing access to nutritious meals.
Supporting Our Most Vulnerable
This initiative directly benefits low-income families, children, the elderly, and individuals facing financial hardship. Every meal we distribute helps ease the burden and brings dignity back.