Building Stronger Food Networks: Waste Reduction and Community Support

Are there ways to simultaneously address food waste and food insecurity at the community level? Learn how to make the most of your food while exploring the intersection of the food system and the environment.  Hear about the impacts of the URI Cooperative Extension Program, Food Recovery for Rhode Island, concepts and how the program works with and for people from across the state to come together, learn new behaviors, and take action to strengthen the local food system.

Suggested preparation reading:

• https://web.uri.edu/coopext/programs/food-systems/foodrecovery/
• https://web.uri.edu/coopext/programs/food-systems/foodrecovery/
• https://web.uri.edu/coopext/foodrecovery/impacts/
• https://youtu.be/tH7r9BYxPVQ?si=bwEVNGJQJ988HJjr