I often see people needing food on the news, a sight that is both heartbreaking and frustrating when considering the amount of food wasted daily. It's time for us to take action and eliminate food waste to help end hunger in our country. In America, an estimated 30-40% of the total food supply goes to waste each year (USDA). This is not just an economic loss but also a missed opportunity to feed millions of Americans who go hungry every day. By reducing this waste, we can redirect surplus foods towards those who need it most. Let's urge our local supermarkets, restaurants, schools and households to adopt better practices for managing excess food - such as donating it to local shelters or implementing composting programs for organic waste. Together we can make a difference and ensure that no one goes hungry while perfectly good food ends up in landfills. Please sign this petition today and join us in fighting against both hunger and wastefulness in America.