Local Food Waste Resources
Explore helpful local organizations, tools, and tips to reduce food waste in your community. Whether you're a consumer, vendor, or composter, these resources support sustainable practices and smart food management.
đź“Ť Baltimore-Based Resources
- Baltimore Food Policy Initiative (BFPI): Visit BFPI – Supports healthy, affordable food access and food waste strategies in Baltimore.
- Maryland Food Bank: mdfoodbank.org – Donates surplus food and offers community food rescue programs.
- Compost Crew: compostcrew.com – Residential and commercial compost collection for Baltimore and surrounding areas.
- Real Food Farm: realfoodfarm.civicworks.com – Urban agriculture education and food justice programming.
🌱 Educational & National Tools
- Savethefood.com: Save the Food – Offers storage tips, meal planners, and food expiration guides.
- USDA FoodKeeper App: Food Safety App – Helps you maximize food freshness and avoid waste.
- EPA’s Food Recovery Hierarchy: EPA Guide – A tiered approach to prioritizing food recovery solutions.
🧰 Community-Based Ideas
- Organize a neighborhood food swap for excess produce or pantry items.
- Join or host a local composting workshop with your community garden.
- Use Demeter’s marketplace to share surplus food with neighbors and composters.
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