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Food Waste Reduction Series

This program is in development and will be piloted  in 5th-Grade classrooms by Winter 2026
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In partnership with Leah's Pantry, this six-week series 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.

 

See our Curriculum Overview for details on lesson objectives.

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?
Lesson 6: Food Waste Reduction Jeopardy!

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30-40% of the United States food supply is wasted.

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“To address food waste in households and the food service and retail industries, education initiatives, awareness campaigns, and skill-building remain the primary solutions.”- The EAT-Lancet Commission

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Learn more about the environmental impacts of our food system

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Nutrition Curriculum

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