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Reducing Food Waste

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  * Eat *leftovers [ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!RdZCOVMYNnShelhIO917r9hvoLkNpK3dJpEjR5zChLQ1nfLswm2capgvUxM5OGxHJC2AkUFJrlQcvgAJq-s-Kn2A9XJHmOqmCWPy$  ] *for lunch or another meal within 3-4 days. 
  * Freeze extra food immediately. Download the *FoodKeeper* *App* [ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/foodkeeper-app__;!!KOmxaIYkRmNA0A!RdZCOVMYNnShelhIO917r9hvoLkNpK3dJpEjR5zChLQ1nfLswm2capgvUxM5OGxHJC2AkUFJrlQcvgAJq-s-Kn2A9XJHmHvpqJuh$  ] to track storage times and more. 

 

*SNAP-Ed in Action*

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