The Lost Food Project (TLFP)
The Lost Food Project
Rescuing surplus food to reduce waste and fight hunger in Malaysia
About
The Lost Food Project (TLFP), established in 2015, is Malaysia's pioneering eco-food bank and a tax-exempt charity based in Kuala Lumpur. It rescues surplus food from manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across the supply chain and redistributes it to vulnerable Malaysians including B40 households, Orang Asli communities, and other marginalised groups. Its work simultaneously addresses food waste, hunger, and the environmental impact of discarded food.
To rescue and redistribute surplus food in order to reduce waste, alleviate hunger, and mitigate climate change in Malaysia.
Focus & reach
Malaysia
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- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented social services charities in Malaysia GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any social services charities in Malaysia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Malaysia data
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Lost Food Project is listed in Malaysia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
The Lost Food Project is listed in Malaysia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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#62 of 485 social services charities in Malaysia on integrity score
42/100 puts it in the top 14% of the cohort, tied with 9 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar social services charities in Malaysia.
Cause areas in Malaysia
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions about The Lost Food Project (TLFP)
The Lost Food Project (TLFP) is a social services nonprofit based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
The Lost Food Project (TLFP), established in 2015, is Malaysia's pioneering eco-food bank and a tax-exempt charity based in Kuala Lumpur. It rescues surplus food from manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across the supply chain and redistributes it to vulnerable Malaysians including B40 households, Orang Asli communities, and other marginalised groups. Its work simultaneously addresses food waste, hunger, and the environmental impact of discarded food. The Lost Food Project (TLFP) is a social services organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 2015.
The Lost Food Project (TLFP) is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Malaysia. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
The Lost Food Project (TLFP) is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
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Quick facts about The Lost Food Project (TLFP)
- What is The Lost Food Project (TLFP)?
- The Lost Food Project (TLFP) is a social services nonprofit organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Lost Food Project (TLFP), established in 2015, is Malaysia's pioneering eco-food bank and a tax-exempt charity based in Kuala Lumpur. It rescues surplus food from manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers across the supply chain and redistributes it to vulnerable Malaysians including B40 households, Orang Asli communities, and other marginalised groups. Its work simultaneously addresses food waste, hunger, and the environmental impact of discarded food.
- When was The Lost Food Project (TLFP) founded?
- The Lost Food Project (TLFP) was founded in 2015.
- Where is The Lost Food Project (TLFP) located?
- Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is The Lost Food Project (TLFP) trustworthy?
- The Lost Food Project (TLFP) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Lost Food Project (TLFP)'s website?
- https://www.thelostfoodproject.org
- Are donations to The Lost Food Project (TLFP) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.