Food Waste Prevention Week is September 28 to October 4!
Did you know that preventing food waste can also help stretch your grocery budget? With a little planning, families can save money while making the most of the food they purchase.
Try these simple ways to reduce food waste:
🛒 Plan before you shop – Make a grocery list and check what you already have at home.
🥕 Use what you have – Plan meals around foods that need to be used soon.
📦 Store food properly – Proper storage can help foods stay fresh longer.
❄️ Freeze for later – Freeze foods you won’t use before they spoil.
🍽️ Love your leftovers – Enjoy leftovers as another meal or use them as ingredients in a new recipe.
💰 Save money, waste less! Small changes can make a difference for your family’s food budget and help keep good food out of the trash.
Want to learn more? Check out this Extension resource, Safe Home Food Storage, for tips on storing food safely and helping it last longer.
This Food Waste Prevention Week, make every bite and every dollar count!
