USDA Food Loss & Waste Policy

Did you know that each year, the average American family of four loses $1,500 to uneaten food?  USDA offers a range of advice to help Americans reduce food waste, which in turn increases household food budgets and makes nutritious diets more affordable.  Visit the USDA Food Loss & Waste Policy Homepage -- to learn more about critical resources, trending news, updates, and more.

Resources

Easy Steps to Prevent Food Waste (PDF)
Pasos sencillos para evitar el desperdicio de comida (PDF)

Three Things You Need to Know About Food Date Labeling (PDF)
Tres Cosas Que Debe Saber Sobre Las Etiquetas De Fecha De Los Alimentos (PDF)

More Easy Steps to Reduce Food Waste (PDF)
Más pasos sencillos para reducir el desperdicio de comida (PDF)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) serves as your first line of defense against hunger. It can enable you to buy nutritious food with Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores.

Other community resources: 

https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/