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Food Rescue Warrior By DBS Bank Indonesia And FoodCycle Distributes Over 6,500 Packages

Since 2020, DBS Bank Indonesia has been running the #MakanTanpaSisa program to raise awareness about food waste and its impact on global warming. In 2024, this program evolved into Food Rescue Warrior, aiming to involve more participants, including businesses in the horeca sector (hotels, restaurants, and cafes), shopping malls, and business areas. The initiative encourages active participation in sustainable food waste management and addresses food surplus by distributing edible food to vulnerable communities.

Launched in April 2024, the Food Rescue Warrior program is a collaboration between DBS Bank Indonesia and FoodCycle Indonesia, focusing on managing excess food donations from the horeca sector to those in need. Since its launch, the program has successfully:

Saved 134,700 kg of surplus food, turning it into 658,071 meal packages distributed to 53,046 beneficiaries. The rescued food has been transformed into healthy and nutritious meals, benefiting many, especially low-income communities.

Partnered with 28 hotels and 56 food vendors as food donors. The Food Rescue Warrior ecosystem includes well-known restaurant and cafe tenants like Holland Bakery, Solaria, and Kopi Kenangan, as well as hotel chains like Le Meridien Jakarta, Aston Pluit, and Harris fX Sudirman.

Established and managed three urban farms that have trained 52 individuals and employed four young people from the community.

Sustainably managed 74,695 kg of food waste to prevent it from ending up in landfills.

DBS Bank Indonesia and DBS Foundation are launching the Food Rescue Warrior program to unite partners and the community in tackling food waste and supporting food security in Indonesia. This initiative aligns with DBS Bank Indonesia's sustainability goals, particularly the third pillar, Impact Beyond Banking, which emphasizes creating positive impacts for a better society and a sustainable planet.

Mona Monika, Head of Group Strategic Marketing & Communications at PT Bank DBS Indonesia, stated, "By providing essential needs like nutritious food to vulnerable communities, we demonstrate our commitment through DBS Foundation to positively contribute to society, in line with our vision to be the 'Best Bank for a Better World.' In the future, we aim to collaborate with more partners to foster a healthier, more prosperous community with better access to nutritional needs."

Indonesia faces serious hunger issues, ranking 70th out of 107 countries in the 2023 Global Hunger Index with a score of 20.4. Additionally, the 2022 Global Food Security Index (GFSI) places Indonesia 63rd out of 113 countries for food security, with an average score of 60.2, lower than Vietnam at 46th and Malaysia at 41st.

The Indonesian government has shown a strong commitment to addressing malnutrition and hunger. However, collective efforts beyond the government are crucial for achieving nutritional equity and food security in Indonesia. The horeca industry can play a significant role by redistributing surplus food generated daily.

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