In metropolitan cities, 'food income' is being tested for families in difficulty

The experimentation in the metropolitan cities of the 'food income' to be allocated to those in absolute poverty is starting. This is foreseen by an amendment of the Democratic Party approved as part of the definition of the economic maneuver launched by government. With a fund of 1,5 million in 2023 and 2 million in 2024, parcels made with unsold food distribution products will be distributed. The implementation methods, the audience and the involvement of the third sector will be defined in a decree from the Ministry of Labour, to be issued within 60 days.

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For the needy, the establishment of al Ministry of Agriculture of the fund for the purchase of basic foodstuffs with an endowment of 500 million euros for 2023 which will be made operational with a decree of the ministers ofAgriculture and the Economy. In Italy, the audience of those who have no access to meals is increasing. In 2022, 110 tonnes were distributed by Banco Alimentare, saving 42.500 from waste with a saving of around 92.225 tonnes of CO2 equivalent not emitted. The president of the Foundation Food BankJohn Bruno.

“We are waiting – he says, commenting on the food income announcement – ​​for what will be the implementing decrees which should also involve the third sector. At the moment, the provision on food income seems to be inspired by what Banco Alimentare has been doing since 2003 with the program Siticibo active in over 900 Municipalities in Italy. Out of the 110 tonnes distributed by Banco Alimentare in the current year, approximately 20, over 18%, are the fruit of food recovered from 1.800 large-scale retail outlets. Food then distributed in compliance with food hygiene standards ". In recent months, the people who have turned to the charitable structures supported by the Banco Alimentare have increased by around 85 thousand units, reaching a total of 1 million 750 thousand assisted.