Food Waste Prevention Week

Monday, April 7, 2025 to 
Sunday, April 13, 2025
fruits and vegetables

Between 30-40 percent of the United States food supply goes uneaten according to the Food and Drug Administration. Each year, the average American family of four loses $1,500 to uneaten food. Here are tips and recipes on how to reduce food waste:

collage of seasonal food

Food Calendar

A monthly calendar that provides resources for selected national food-themed days, weeks, and months.

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