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Updated Mar 16, 2026

This Guidance Document was adapted from CalRecycle’s Model Food Recovery Agreement and is intended to be customized and used by any organization that wishes to enter into a written service agreement or contract for donation/recovery of edible surplus food. It is recommended for those who wish to have a comprehensive agreement which provides details on agreed upon terms.

There is also a simple version available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.