Wasted Food Assistance New Hampshire
CET is joining hands with key initiatives in New Hampshire to combat wasted food and build a sustainable future.
At CET, we partner with businesses to implement EPA-recommended strategies to donate edible food, reduce waste, recover resources, and divert from landfills—helping you operate sustainably and efficiently.
You choose the prevention approach.
Our team provides practical guidance and designs customized programs to stop food waste before it begins. Whether targeting specific processes or broader practices, our solutions align with your operational goals.
You decide where surplus food goes.
We help form partnerships to donate excess food, ensuring it reaches those in need. This approach maximizes social impact and reduces environmental waste in a way that fits your organization.
Where to donate excess food in New Hampshire:
New Hampshire Food Bank Distribution Map
University of New Hampshire (UNH) Food Access Map
UNH Map of New Hampshire Farms
You set the recycling goals.
We support the setup of composting, animal feed programs, and partnerships with anaerobic digesters to divert waste. Each method contributes to a circular economy and supports measurable environmental and economic benefits.
Tailored External Resources
Below are external resources curated by waste reduction specialists and partner organizations.
The Best Management Practices for New Hampshire Solid Waste Facilities was curated by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services with helpful tips and guidance for site processors.
Why do we say “Wasted Food” instead of “Food Waste”?
Much of what’s thrown away isn’t truly waste. Often, it’s edible food that could be donated, or materials that can be redirected to better uses like animal feed, composting, or anaerobic digestion.
New Hampshire resources
Below are curated resources from our waste reduction specialists for businesses of all sizes. Read the inspiring story of Camp Rockywold Deephaven, who reached out to CET for a sustainable solution to their food waste and is now diverting tons of food per week.
Then, see how CET engaged stakeholders in the food business sector in the towns of Bethlehem, Littleton, and Lancaster with support from the USDA to build relationships and drive marketplace development in Best Practices for Northern New Hampshire.
Real Stories, Real Impact
The results are undeniable. Businesses that partner with CET typically see a 30% reduction in wasted food, translating to stronger community impact.
Not only that, but with our no-cost assistance 9 out of 10 businesses experience cost neutrality or cost savings after implementing wasted food solutions.
