Wholesome food that goes unsold or uneaten can be rescued, donated, or redistributed to feed people. This pathway includes food from across the food supply chain, from produce gleaned from farm fields to shelf-stable goods at a grocery store to extra meals prepared at a cafeteria. Donating food is one of the most preferred pathways because it ensures that food and the resources used to produce it are not wasted. When food is donated, it is used for its intended purpose which is to nourish people. Learn more about donating food.