Foodwise
ACTOGETHER NOTE:
FoodWise is a "Company limited by guarantee," operating as a non-profit and a member of ACTogether. Its mission aligns with those of ACTogether and the CIEL Foundation, focusing on solidarity and community engagement.
MAIN ACTIVITY:
FoodWise combats food waste and food insecurity in Mauritius by redistributing surplus and unsold food from businesses to NGOs that support vulnerable populations. Their efforts aim to reduce the 279 kilos of food wasted every minute on the island, turning waste into valuable resources that provide healthy meals for those in need while also addressing environmental and economic concerns.
FoodWise serves as the intermediary between businesses and NGOs, facilitating and managing partnerships on operational, logistical, and legal fronts. We handle donations of all types of food, including fruits, vegetables, dry goods, prepared meals, dairy products, bread, pastries, and more.
Beneficiaries: Our recipients include NGOs, schools, shelters, and homes supporting those in need.
FoodWise was established in November 2018.
- To give a second life to food surplus.
- To professionalise and secure food redistribution.
- To alleviate the food budget of NGOs.
- To ease the food budget for vulnerable families.
- To provide vulnerable individuals with access to healthy and quality food.
- To increase collaboration between the private sector and the third sector in Mauritius.
- To use meals as a means of social integration.
From November 2018 to August 2019, FoodWise redistributed over 140,000 meals, equivalent to 34,700 kilograms (one meal = 250 g), to about fifty NGOs across the island from 15 different donors.
- Donations from individuals or private companies
- Funds from Rejuice by FoodWise, a mobile juice bar made with fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be discarded