Dumpster Diving for Dinner
Naveen Day- 0
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It’s called dumpster diving. It refers to someone obtaining discarded, and often expired or spoiled food from a garbage dumpster, and it appears to be on the rise. Some influencers who call themselves dumpster diving experts say the act is a way to save money, in addition to having environmental benefits. However, local food banks say it is not only wrong, it is dangerous.
In addition, many grocers have already made partnerships that salvage much of the safe-to-eat food before it gets thrown away. Making dumpster diving, one of the least safe spots to dine.
And both of Lethbridge’s food banks are feeling the two-fold pinch of limited supply and increasing demand.
And according to the Interfaith Food Bank Society, Danielle McIntyre says her organization has seen a 25 per cent increase in usage over last year, but a 72 per cent increase over the last two years.
