Save Food, Spend Less Challenge 2026

Hennepin County | Ramsey County | Washington County

October 1 - October 31, 2026

Nancy 's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
80 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.2

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

4.9

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

3.0

zero-waste meals

consumed

Nancy 's actions

Planning

Create a Weekly Meal Plan

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 5.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Plan to Use My Garden or CSA Produce

I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Eat Before Shopping

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Plan a Leftovers Day

I will plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Scrutinize Deals

I will resist the suggestion to buy the quantity advertised on sale and only buy what I know I will eat.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping

Are you someone who typically chooses what you buy based on what is on sale? How can you make sure you don't buy more than what you need?
Nancy Day 10/11/2026 9:26 AM

Did I look at what I have and what is on sale before making my meal plan for the week? Can I make a meal at home instead of going out to eat?

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