mahawa keita

I will volunteer 3 hours to support existing community food waste reduction and recovery efforts like gleaning or for a food bank.

I will properly store apples by keeping them on the counter for up to 7 days and then moving them to the refrigerator.I will keep them away from bananas and avocados, since those speed ripening. I will properly store 2 apples.

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping. Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

I will sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails, sent by Hennepin County but open to everyone, to prompt me to check my fridge for food that needs to be used up and for hacks on storing food to keep it fresh.

I will set a timer to keep me on track with kitchen tasks and cooking and baking times so that I don't ruin food.

I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.

I will have a discussion with my 2 children about the importance of not wasting food.

When I restock my fridge or pantry, I will put new items in the back and bring older items to the front to be used first.

I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 5.