# Brazil municipal waste and food programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-municipal-waste-and-food-programs > Updated: 2026-08-06T11:39:55.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. In early August 2026, Brazilian municipalities began linking waste‑management actions with food‑security efforts. In Canela, Rio Grande do Sul, the city organized a bulky‑waste collection, while in Apucarana, Paraná, the “Feira Verde” program exchanged fresh produce for recyclable material, supporting family farmers and waste‑picker incomes. Two days later, other towns expanded the approach. Três Lagoas intensified road and drainage cleaning ahead of the rainy season and introduced a door‑to‑door service for dead small animals to prevent environmental contamination. Primavera do Leste convened stakeholders to draft a Municipal Food Security and Nutrition Plan, backed by the Cargill Foundation’s “Roots of Transformation” program, aiming for universal healthy‑food access and stronger family farming. On 5‑6 August, Primavera do Leste held strategic meetings coordinated by the municipal social assistance secretariat, bringing together education, agriculture, council members, civil‑society groups and private partners. The plan sets long‑term guidelines to guarantee universal healthy‑food access, strengthen family farming and cut food‑insecurity. Technical support is provided by Nutri‑A and linked to the Programa Raízes da Transformação, financed by Fundação Cargill. Officials highlighted that the initiative will back community kitchens, food banks and free markets, and a formal cooperation agreement ties the municipal plan to a broader state‑wide and national anti‑hunger effort. Together, these actions illustrate a broader push across Brazil’s local governments to combine sanitation, waste reduction, and nutrition initiatives into coordinated municipal programs. ## Claims - Três Lagoas municipality is conducting daily cleaning and maintenance of public roads and drainage to prepare for the rainy season. (single source) - Irregular waste in sewers can cause flooding during rains in Três Lagoas. (single source) - Três Lagoas offers a free collection service for dead small animals to prevent contamination and health risks. (single source) - The dead‑animal collection service in Três Lagoas is provided by the third‑party company San Cristo. (single source) - Primavera do Leste municipality held meetings on 5‑6 August to develop a Municipal Food Security and Nutrition Plan (SAN). (single source) - The SAN plan in Primavera do Leste involves participation of education, agriculture, social assistance, civil society and private partners. (single source) - The SAN plan is supported by Nutri‑A and funded by the Cargill Foundation’s “Roots of Transformation” program. (single source) - The goal of the Primavera do Leste plan is to ensure universal access to healthy food, strengthen family agriculture and combat food insecurity. (single source) - Primavera do Leste held meetings on 5 and 6 August to develop a Municipal Food Security and Nutrition Plan (SAN). (single source) - The plan is coordinated by the Secretaria Municipal de Assistência Social and includes representatives from Education, Agriculture, municipal councils, civil entities and private partners. (single source) - The plan aims to guarantee universal access to healthy food, strengthen family agriculture and combat food insecurity. (single source) - Technical support for the project is provided by Nutri‑A and integrates actions of the Programa Raízes da Transformação, funded by the Fundação Cargill. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Primavera do Leste launches municipal food security and nutrition plan Primavera do Leste drafted a municipal food security and nutrition plan, backed by Nutri‑A and Fundação Cargill, to improve access to healthy food and support family farming. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-municipalities-launch-sanitation-and-foodsecurity-initiatives ### 2026-08-04: Brazilian towns launch waste‑pickup and food‑distribution drives Brazilian municipalities in Canela and Apucarana held waste‑pickup events and a food‑distribution program, respectively, aiding thousands of residents through recycling and fresh produce. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-towns-launch-wastepickup-and-fooddistribution-drives --- Cite as: Brazil municipal waste and food programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-municipal-waste-and-food-programs