Helsinki launches pilot to donate surplus school meals to food aid

In a pioneering move to tackle food waste, Helsinki has initiated a pilot project where Sodexo, a leading food services provider, will donate surplus meals from educational institutions to food aid programs. The initiative, which started today, is part of the city's broader aim to cut food waste in half by 2030 from its 2021 levels.

The surplus food collection and distribution are managed by Stadin safka, a food waste terminal in Helsinki, which will deliver the meals to various food aid organizations.