Make Food Not Waste

Make Food Not Waste Food matters. We're working to make sure it doesn't go to waste. Home of the Upcycling Kitchen.

06/04/2026

Let’s party (with purpose)! 💚🍕 Beet & Greet happy hour is almost here and we cannot wait to see you. Join us June 18th from 6-9pm at to mix, mingle, and connect with fellow food waste fighters. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or brand new to the cause, all are welcome at this table.

Tell us you'll be there at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beet-greet-tickets-1989324350684?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/29/2026

Every meal we serve starts with someone choosing to show up 🧡 volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. In our kitchen, we rescue surplus food and turn it into fresh, nutritious meals for anyone in our community who needs them.

Our Chop & Chats run Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 to 12:30pm. You’ll aid our kitchen team in washing, chopping, prepping, and packaging meals. All while helping to reduce food waste, fight climate change, and feed our community.

No experience needed. Just come as you are and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

We’d love to have you join us in the kitchen. Sign up to volunteer at https://makefoodnotwaste.org/volunteer-opportunities/

👀 How many did you get? 🥦
05/23/2026

👀 How many did you get? 🥦

05/21/2026

Look at Southfield go! ♻️ Every Bit Counts is our everywhere-all-at-once strategy to help Michigan cut food waste in half by 2030. As food waste is a major driver of climate change, this community is tackling food waste head-on and showing the rest of Michigan what’s possible when we all pitch in.

Want your community in on the movement? Head to makefoodnotwaste.org for the resources, tools, and inspiration you need to get started. Because when it comes to fighting food waste, every single bit really does count 💪

There's a Japanese word, mottainai, that captures something English can't quite say: the quiet pang of throwing away som...
05/19/2026

There's a Japanese word, mottainai, that captures something English can't quite say: the quiet pang of throwing away something that still has value. It's centuries old, rooted in the idea that every object holds a kind of spirit. We don't have our own word for it yet, but we can build one, one small choice at a time.

🌱 Read the latest from Danielle on the blog at https://makefoodnotwaste.org/can-we-mottainai/

Hey Southfield! Free starter kits pickup dates are here ♻️ if you signed up for Southfield Counts, now’s the time to sto...
05/18/2026

Hey Southfield! Free starter kits pickup dates are here ♻️ if you signed up for Southfield Counts, now’s the time to stop by and pick yours up.

📍 Pickup Location:
Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076

📅 Upcoming Pickup Times:
Tuesday, June 2 | 5–7PM
Thursday, June 11 | 4–6PM
Saturday, June 13 | 10AM–12PM
Monday, June 15 | 5–7PM

If you haven't signed up and are interested, head to southfieldcounts.org for more info. Keep an eye out for additional pickup dates coming soon.

Changing how we value food starts with changing how we plan 🌱 at the American Planning Association's National Planning C...
05/16/2026

Changing how we value food starts with changing how we plan 🌱 at the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference, our Program Director, Stephanie Osborn took the stage to share how Make Food Not Waste is helping spark a culture shift across Southeast Michigan.

Thank you to , for your partnership on this project.

05/15/2026

Make Food Not Waste is bringing together reps from the 15 most populated communities, surrounding counties, and the state into one room to talk about food waste.

At the CVT (Cities, Villages, and Townships) Convening, we’ll share resources, learn what the state is doing, and collaborate on keeping food out of landfills.

If you’re in or near these communities; call, email, or DM your reps. Ask what’s next! 50% less food waste by 2030 is possible when we all show up 💚

We’re not here to beef with food language, but maybe it’s time we stopped roasting perfectly good eats 🤪
05/12/2026

We’re not here to beef with food language, but maybe it’s time we stopped roasting perfectly good eats 🤪

Everything begins with her 🌎Mother Earth grows the food we eat, provides the resources we rely on, and sustains every co...
05/10/2026

Everything begins with her 🌎

Mother Earth grows the food we eat, provides the resources we rely on, and sustains every community we’re part of. At Make Food Not Waste, our mission is rooted in honoring that. Making sure the food she provides is valued, shared, and never taken for granted. Because when food is wasted, so is everything that went into growing it.

Today, we honor Mother Earth and the women who embody that same spirit of care, strength, and generosity.

Happy Mother’s Day 💚

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