Diners go halfsies
Pay-what-you-can pricing is one way for a restaurant to help fight hunger during tough economic times.
One newer approach recently found aims to combat obesity and waste as well.
It’s called Halfsies, and it’s essentially a program that’s designed to help consumers eat less at restaurants while helping to feed the hungry and minimize the amount of food that gets thrown out.
Halfsies is “a social initiative offering restaurant-goers a choice that provides a healthier meal portion, reduces food waste, and supports the fight against hunger,” says the brand's site.
Now gearing up for a pilot launch across the US in 2012, Halfsies plans to partner with American restaurants for participation in its program.
Those that participate will choose a set of meals on their menu to include in the program, designating them with a small symbol. Then, when a patron chooses to “go halfsies” on such an item, he or she receives a half-portion of the meal while still paying full price.
Ninety percent of the proceeds are donated to support the fight against hunger, with the remaining 10 percent used for Halfsies’ own operations.
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