Get Food Smart TN Quarterly NEwsletterSpring 2021 Edition
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Hi friends,
This is the first edition of a quarterly newsletter that we will send out to keep you in the loop on program updates, technical assistance and funding opportunities, and upcoming events. Each edition will also highlight a program partner and participant and include food waste tips and recipes. We are so excited to continue to collaborate with people throughout Tennessee to combat food waste and food insecurity in our state!
Thanks,
Ashley Cabrera
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Get Food Smart TN is proud to release our 2nd annual report, detailing Partner, Participant, and program success during 2020.
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Over the past several months, we hosted a four-part webinar series titled, Navigating the Hierarchy of Food Recovery. Each webinar focused on a different management strategy established by U.S. EPA's Food Recovery Hierarchy. Topics included source reduction, food recovery, food diversion, and policy and technological strategies to reduce food waste. We were joined by speakers from Urban Green Lab, Clean Memphis, University of Arkansas, Society of St. Andrew, Food Donation Connection, Postmates, TDEC, The Compost Fairy, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, and ReFED.
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During the 111th General Assembly food donor liability protections were expanded. Under the new law a food donor of apparently wholesome food, including items bearing a past best-by date, will not be held liable for any suits that arise from the conditions of the food, unless in the case of gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct. Donors can also donate food directly to an individual.
Visit www.getfoodsmarttn.com for more information and to learn how food donation can reduce food waste.
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Participant Spotlight
Mitchell Delicatessen
Mitchell Delicatessen, East Nashville’s Neighborhood Deli, is known for their turkey avocado sandwich, but did you know that they are excelling in their fight to reduce food waste?
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Partner Spotlight
Clean Memphis
Since 2008, Clean Memphis has been working for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Memphis. The non-profit engages with Memphis and Shelby County community through clean ups, environmental education programs, the Project Green Fork program for restaurants, and more recently, through their 901 Save the Food campaign.
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Green Schools Conference
June 28-29, 2021
This annual conference, which will be held virtually this year, brings together hundreds of leaders and advocates to discuss and pursue the three pillars of green schools: environmental impact, health impact, and environmental and sustainability literacy.
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The Food Initiative in Clarksville, TN will be hosting a summer intern program with a limited number of participants. This program will allow young people (ages 16-19) to work on the farm and earn a paycheck while learning about agriculture, personal health, and developing leadership skills.
Interns will work 3 days a week from late May to July 30th.
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USDA Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
The purpose of the grant is to fight food insecurity through developing community food projects that help promote self-sufficiency of low-income communities. Eligible entities include public food program service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities, including gleaners.
Deadline: May 4, 2021
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Plan before you go to the grocery store. Make a list.
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