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Food Smarts Waste Reduction for Adults
Overview
This evidence-based nutrition education curriculum is designed for leading interactive workshops with adults to promote food waste reduction while engaging in healthy eating. The lessons guide participants to be resourceful and creative in the kitchen in order to economize and avoid food waste.
Participant Goals:
- Understand the consequences of food waste and the importance of its reduction
- Learn how to repurpose food scraps, revitalize leftovers, store, and preserve food
- Develop individual goals for minimizing food waste
- Learn recipes and cooking techniques that aid in reducing food waste
- Learn strategies for decreasing waste from packaging, “expired” food, and improper food storage
- Increase fruit and vegetable consumption
Activity Highlights:
- Preparing food or watching demonstrations
- Setting goals for food waste reduction
Audiences:
- Adult (18+)
Settings:
- In-Person (recommended)
- Virtual
- Community space—no kitchen required
Curriculum Materials:
- Instructor Guide
- Participant Workbook or Handouts (English or Spanish)
Research and Outcome Evaluation Data:
- Contact curriculum@leahspantry.org
Links:
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Training Description
Become a Food Smarts Waste Reduction for Adults curriculum facilitator and build nutrition and cooking skills while engaging participants to reduce food waste and its harmful effects on the planet.
After successfully completing this program, you will:
- Be ready to facilitate the curriculum in your community.
- Recognize the impact of food waste in your community.
Training Details for Food Smarts Waste Reduction for Adults
Cost
$40
This course is free for CFHL- funded agencies. What does this mean?
Audience
For agency staff, volunteers, and community leaders.
Training Format
Please Note:
If an agency has multiple participants, each participant must register separately to gain access to our online training system.
Training Customizations
Leah’s Pantry offers a variety of customizable training options. Contact us to learn more.
Food Smarts Waste Reduction for Adults workshops in California
If you would like Leah’s Pantry educators to facilitate Food Smarts Waste Reduction for Adults workshops in your community, fill out the interest form below. We will get back to you within in 3 business days with pricing and availability.