Establishment of Donation Program Facilities (DPF) as a Sustainability Strategy Ensuing Social Transformation

Food and non-food donation is a considerable attempt to reduce wastage in the establishments. In the Philippines, wastage is being addressed by resorting to donation activities, yet not all donors consider the entirety of the impoverished population. To set up a centralized food and non-food donation program facility in every city and municipality backed up by sufficient information, this research project was proposed and conducted. Food Loss and Waste Accounting and Reporting Standard (or FLW Standard) revealed a considerable amount of food waste generated monthly in supermarkets and markets. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) forecasted the intention to participate in the program as impacted by behavior toward the probability of the outcome with acknowledgment of the risks and recompenses. The Learning Framework disclosed the willingness of the communities to participate in the program as determined by the capabilities, perceived benefits, and intentions. The cost-benefit analysis proved that the benefits exceeded the costs of setting up the facility. The institutional readiness in the areas of people; system; technology and process indicated the ability to respond to changes and adapt to new ways that further determined the delivery of better services, supported by a combination of strong processes, the right people, and the needed infrastructure. Keywords: donation program, reduction of food and non-food wastes, donation program facility, wastage