Unlike walking into a grocery store and paying retail prices for food, Lavo Foundation works directly with major manufacturers, retailers and other partners across the country to secure safe, healthy food that would otherwise go to waste. According to a study conducted in 2016, 72 billion pounds of food is wasted in Nigeria each year. Through our partnership, Lavo Foundation works to rescue this food before itβs wasted β making a difference for the people we serve and for the environment. Because of these successful partnerships, every dollar you donate to Lavo Foundation helps secure and distribute at least 12 pounds of food β the equivalent of 10 meals β through our nationwide network of food banks.