How Kids Like YOU Can Help!
Kids and Teens in Maine have the power to combat Food Waste issues
There are many costs associated with food waste issues. Fortunately, kids and teens (like you!) have the POWER to reduce the impact of food waste in your community!
Want to be a part of the solution? Follow the checklist below!
- Sign the Food Rescue Maine pledge today!
- Learn from fun videos and guides below!
- Test your knowledge with the quiz section!
- Check out our fun learning materials here!
- Relax with some food waste coloring pages!
Feeling creative? Send us your art!
Send us your reducing-food-waste inspired art pieces (e.g. drawing, painting, poem, song, written work, etc.) to umgmc@maine.edu and potentially see your work featured on our site!
Grab some popcorn and a good blanket!
Guides/Books
- Teach Young People about Foodprints – FoodPrint
- Why Are People Malnourished in the Richest Country on Earth? – National Geographic
- Learn How to Eat a Plant-Based Diet- Forks Over Knives
- 15 Children’s Picture Books for Young Food Activists – NYC Food Policy
Grades K-6 Documentaries/Videos
Grades 6-12 Documentaries/Videos
Other Documentaries/Videos
Grab your art supplies!
- Don’t Trash Us! – Dakota Valley Recycling
- Love Food, Hate Waste – Dakota Valley Recycling
- Maze Puzzle – Dakota Valley Recycling
- Grade 3-6 Coloring Book – Imperfect Foods
- Grade 3-6 Activity Book – EPA
Feeling inspired and creative? Send us your art!
Send us your reducing-food-waste inspired art pieces (e.g. drawing, painting, poem, song, written work, etc.) to umgmc@maine.edu and get a chance to see your work featured on our site!
