New Jersey produces nearly three billion pounds of surplus food each year, with most of it wasted, despite being perfectly edible. Over 1.1 million New Jerseyans are food insecure, with limited access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food. A law passed in January mandates county-level solid waste management districts to reduce annual food waste by 50% by 2035, a significant step that will benefit the environment by reducing methane gas emissions and potentially benefit neighbors facing food insecurity. The legislation also highlights the donation of perishable food as a key strategy. Food rescue, where food businesses donate surplus fresh and prepared food, is an effective model that benefits all parties involved.