Under the mou on the “Scaling Up Surplus Food Management Initiatives for Food Waste Reduction and Improved Food Security at the Community Level”. The initiative aims to reduce local food waste and enhance food security within Pathum Thani communities through a Local Food Rescue mechanism. Yesterday (May 2, 2025), the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), by Food Biotechnology Research Team, developed Food Safety Guidelines for Food Donation. These guidelines cover various aspects of food safety, including storage and transportation, among others.
Following the signing ceremony, executives, representatives from the MOU parties, project leaders, and network partners participated in a visit to the Ban Mankhong community (Pathum Thani Cooperative Housing Project), situated opposite Thammasat University Rangsit Campus in Khlong Luang District. There, they distributed surplus food to over 200 residents, marking a powerful and symbolic commencement for the “Pathum Thani Food Bank Model.” This initiative is driven by a clear vision: to rescue surplus food, preventing unnecessary waste and, in turn, strengthening food security for low-income communities across Thailand.
