Year Awarded 2019
FFAR award amount $336,000
Total award amount $673,000
Location Washington, D.C.
Matching Funders Walmart Foundation
Grantee Institution National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (National Academies) is conducting a study to identify how consumers behave toward food and opportunities for system changes. The multidisciplinary, expert committee is examining existing data, information and research on consumer food waste. The resulting report includes recommendations that institutions – such as industry associations, schools and government agencies – can implement to help consumers reduce food waste.