Pa Ann

I will only purchase the items on my grocery list and avoid impulse purchases.

I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.

Bigger carts make us feel like we need to fill them! Use a hand basket to improve grocery store discipline and prevent over-purchasing.

I will sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails, sent by Hennepin County but open to everyone, to prompt me to check my fridge for food that needs to be used up and for hacks on storing food to keep it fresh.

I will freeze leftover food items or meals for later. The freezer is my food-waste-reduction friend!

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping. Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

I will buy loose produce or food from the bulk section to get the exact quantity I need, instead of buying pre-packed quantities.