Mohit Kumar

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 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 observe how much my family members eat and learn how many portions will match our life stages and appetites.

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 2.

In addition to using up my edible food, I will keep any extra scraps out of the trash by separating them for backyard composting, curbside pickup, or a drop-off program.

I will learn about food labels and not throw food out just based on the date on the package, but instead check the smell and color to see if it has gone bad.

I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.

I will download and use an app that helps me track and manage my food.

I will plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.