5th-Grade Food Waste Series

This program is in development and will be piloted in Winter 2026

In partnership with Leah's Pantry, this five-week program explores food sustainability and its connection to our food system and food waste. Lessons cover the role of food waste in climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental challenges. Each week, participants build cooking and nutrition skills, learn strategies to reduce household food waste, and reflect on how individual choices shape the world around us. This program emphasizes creating actionable everyday solutions for a healthier planet.

The lessons covers food waste topics, as outlined below:

Lesson 1: Food Flow From Farm to Fork

Lesson 2: Planting Plant Parts

Lesson 3: Food Saving Salsa

Lesson 4: Leftover Makeover

Lesson 5: Do I Throw It Out?

KIN's Food Sustainability Education Guidelines

Our current food system contributes heavily to environmental degradation and worsened human health. One of the greatest challenges we face is ensuring the world has access to a nutritious & sustainable diet. KIN seeks to educate on specific dietary changes we can make as individuals for a better food system!

KIN's food sustainability guidelines inform volunteers and the general public about the variety of topics taught in our curriculum. The position that KIN takes on each topic is cited for content reliability and further personal research. We encourage you to read more in-depth by clicking on the underlined word for each topic. Feel free to use this document as a guideline for healthy and sustainable eating!