Solutions
The problem of food wastage and hunger can be redressed through combined efforts at individual, community, national, and global levels.
Individual-Level Solutions
- Avoid overbuying food.
- Store food properly to prevent spoilage.
- Donate excess food to shelters and NGOs.
- Support food banks and community kitchens.
Community-Level Solutions
- Community fridges for surplus food.
- School and college food donation drives.
- Awareness programs on Zero Hunger.
- Local farmer-consumer networks.
Government and Policy Measures
- Laws to reduce food wastes in hotels and supermarkets.
- Support for sustainable agriculture.
- Improved facilities for food storage and transport.
- Strengthening public distribution systems.
Role of Technology and Innovations
- Mobile apps connecting donors with NGOs.
- Smart storage systems to reduce spoilage.
- Data-driven food distribution systems.
- Online awareness campaigns.
Role of United Nations and NGOs
- UN World Food Programme feeding millions.
- International hunger relief missions.
- Emergency food aid during disasters and wars.
- Nutrition programmes for children.