Take Action in Reducing Food Waste

Why Take Action?

2024, 29% of the U.S. food supply—about 70 million tons—went unsold or uneaten.1 In Tennessee alone, that's approximately 1.25 million tons of food.2 When food is wasted, so are natural resources, money, and meals. Learn more about food waste in Tennessee.

Everyone can take action to reduce food waste, whether at home, at school, at work, or in their community. Select a category below to learn how you can take action.