Save Food, Spend Less Challenge 2026

Hennepin County | Ramsey County | Washington County

October 1 - October 31, 2026

Alexus's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
125 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.8

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

2.2

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

5.0

zero-waste meals

consumed

Alexus's actions

Planning

Make Time for Meal Prep

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Shopping

Stick to Your Grocery List

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Cooking

Reimagine Leftovers

I will learn about how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and then try it.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Storage

Rotate My Foods

When I restock my fridge or pantry, I will put new items in the back and bring older items to the front to be used first.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping

What are some of the things you typically buy that you weren't on your list? How do you think you might limit some of those purchases?
Alexus Tiede 10/09/2026 6:06 PM

I will often buy a sweet treat or two, like ice cream or bakery items. This week, I am keeping my sweets to what is already in my diet for my meals, like yogurt, berries, and fig bars, which I already plan to purchase or have at home!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Storage

How has rotating your foods changed your awareness of what you have on hand? Have you changed any of your shopping habits because of this practice?
Alexus Tiede 10/07/2026 2:09 PM

I have started to think creatively about my meal options, and expanding my diet now that secret gems are not hidden in the back of my fridge

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Planning

Do you have days when you don't have time to spend making food? How has meal prep helped one those days?
Alexus Tiede 10/05/2026 6:54 PM

I absolutely do! The speed of heating a prepped meal rivals ordering takeout!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping

What can you do to make sure you never shop hungry?
Alexus Tiede 10/05/2026 6:52 PM

I will avoid shopping right after work, and make sure to eat a filling meal before I go shopping!

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- Laquieta Brooks 10/05/2026 8:25 PM
  
  Good job! I always try to remind myself to have a snack or drink plenty of water before going grocery shopping, so my eyes will not be bigger than my stomach lol
  
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