Food Smarts Waste Reduction
Leah's Pantry

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Food Smarts for Waste Reduction is a flexible, learner-centered cooking and nutrition curriculum with a focus on food waste reduction. Materials and lesson plans appropriate for adults. Instructor Guides offered in English, participant materials available in multiple languages. Included in the USDA’s SNAP-Ed Toolkit. Evaluation tools available and facilitator training required.
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Leah's Pantry
Virtual Contact: Adrienne Markworth, email at: [email protected]
Link: https://leahspantry.org/programs/food-smarts-waste-reduction/
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