Waste Not Food Taxi

04/18/2025

Buy produce in season, and you'll not only save money, you'll get more nutrition out of the food. Nutrients dissipate into the air over time. That's why frozen vegetables, usually frozen less than 48...

04/17/2025

Every couple of weeks, we all should take a look at our fridge, freezer, and pantry to identify items we need to use up. I've been guilty of throwing out fresh vegetables many times, because I never...

04/16/2025

​In these very weird political and social times, many of us are getting nervous about food supplies. More than half of Oregon residents are already pinching pennies and cutting back on food...

02/15/2025

No farmers' market today, but I'm baking anyway.

Daily Bakes: Holler if you're interested or have special requests. I'll bake at least one item every day this week and we'll see how it goes! Last night was banana bread, no nuts, 10 oz. loaves, $4 each. Today is oatmeal molasses bread (yeast bread, not a dessert). I'll have weights and prices this afternoon. Also jumble cookies (choco chips, PB chips, toffee bits, oats) - 4-5 oz for $5, 2 oz for $2. Any 2 oz. cookies can be ordered, $10 for a dozen. 4 oz hearts are gone, but I have 4 oz bombs (round) for $6 - strawberry, almond toffee, orange cream, and dark choco raspberry.

Funds raised support Waste Not Food Taxi, building a network of food resources county-wide. Thanks! ( Website updates & photos coming soon.)

02/09/2025

Valentine Hearts are available by special order. They're custom made, so plan ahead! https://www.grandmasusiesfudge.org/product/valentine-hearts/115?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

02/03/2025

It's time to blog again. Here's a start:

​It seems so simple at first – food being wasted, people going hungry. Just rescue the food and get it to a place where people who need it can access it. Easy peasy. Nope. Food waste is...

02/02/2025

We hope to win a grant for the 2025-2026 year, so we can start coordinating food transit volunteers again. In the meantime, we're networking all the food donors, pantries, programs and resources in Washington County. Email [email protected] to be included!

11/12/2024

Share tables - one small piece of the solution to food waste. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1QxMN6Mtip/

In the US, a growing number of schools are adopting "share tables" as part of their efforts to reduce food waste and promote sustainability. These designated tables allow students to place unopened food items—such as snacks or drinks—that they don't want, so other students can take them. It's a win-win for reducing waste and promoting food access, especially for students who may need a little extra.

Many schools have expanded this initiative by donating any leftover food to food banks or after-school programs. This model encourages students to participate in food recovery efforts and fosters a community spirit of sharing and sustainability​.

Additionally, the USDA supports share tables as part of its broader food redistribution programs, promoting healthier school environments while also reducing waste

10/26/2024

This week's one pound assortment box Grandma Susie's Fudge: (clockwise from top left) pumpkin pie,mocha, penuche,thin mint, maple walnut, almond toffee, apple streusel, and chocolate orange. Tomorrow (Sunday) is the LAST Orenco Farmers Market of the year! Funds raised support food waste mitigation.

10/09/2024

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