Disneyland made the decision to close its doors due to the coronavirus outbreak. The company also, decided to take this opportunity to help out a nearby food bank in Orange County.
According to a post on the Disney Parks Blog, Disneyland Resort will be donating excess food to the Second Harvest Food Bank. This action is attributed to the company’s commitment to the reduction of food waste.
Kyleigh Johnson, the external communications manager for Disneyland Resort, wrote, “The Disneyland Resort has an ongoing commitment to reducing food waste, and during the temporary closure of Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park, will be donating excess food inventory to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.”
During the temporary closure of @Disneyland, the resort will donate excess food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Details here: https://t.co/FFAiRMQ5qB pic.twitter.com/Phl9jpU2Qi
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) March 13, 2020
The post explains that excess inventory of “dairy, fruits, vegetables, packaged goods and banquet meals” will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. The bank’s stated mission is to “end hunger in Orange County (in California).”
The post also confirms that Disneyland will be closely following food safety guidelines with the donations.
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