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THE LAZARUS LAWS:
A new global standard to open food donation pipelines.
The world produces more than enough food to feed everyone — yet outdated laws and varied standards make it easier to discard food than donate. Let's turn food waste into food relief.
THE LAZARUS LAWS:
Lazarus Council is a nonprofit organization committed to solving world hunger by eliminating legal and logistical barriers to food donation. We advocate for legislative reform that enables the efficient, safe, and responsible redistribution of surplus food to those who need it most.
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Food wasted / yr
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People hungry / yr
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% food safe yet discarded
The 5 Lazarus Laws create a clear, global standard that protects donors, removes barriers, and opens local and international food donation pipelines.
The Problem
Hunger is caused by systemic legal barriers, not by scarcity
Global Food Waste: Each year, billions of pounds of food are discarded—even though testing proves much of it is safe and consumable—while millions go hungry.
Hunger is caused by systemic legal barriers, not by scarcity
Global Food Waste: Each year, billions of pounds of food are discarded—even though testing proves much of it is safe and consumable—while millions go hungry.
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The Solution
Lazarus Laws at a glance
No Import / Export Fees
Donated food is exempt from customs duties and trade taxes.
Streamlined Border Access
Canned, frozen, or cooked donations cross borders without unnecessary delays.
Liability Protection
Good-faith donors are legally protected (Good Samaritan model).
Standardized Labeling
Clear “sell by / best before / safe to consume by” framework reduces waste.
Gold Standard
Incentives / requirements that earn elevated recognition.
Benefits
Immediate Relief
A more efficient system will unlock continuous donation pipelines, rapidly delivering safe, edible food to those who need it most—especially during crises.
Long-Term Change
Policy reform creates enduring systems to support food security globally.
Collaborative Model
Governments, nonprofits, and private entities can all play a role in this unified solution.
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Partners & Media
In collaboration with proven food-rescue leaders
How 5 simple laws unlock food at scale
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Join us in opening pipelines to transform surplus food into global nourishment permanently
Legislative Partners
Legislative Partners
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Policy Advisors & Legal Experts
Policy Advisors & Legal Experts
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Sponsors & Donors
Sponsors & Donors
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