Challenges with surplus food recovery at the K-12 public school level? Tips for how we divert 1.2 million lbs. annually

Posted by A Simple Gesture

Type: Events
Location: Statewide
Start Date: April 10, 2025 at 10:00 am

In August 2023, Guilford County, NC launched the nation’s first SHARE program to serve all public schools in the district, redirecting 1.2 million pounds of surplus food each year.

This webinar will take you through our multi-year journey—the challenges, the wins, and what we’ve learned about navigating the complexities of public school systems. Schools are highly regulated and financially intricate, making even “simple” programs feel overwhelming. But persistence pays off!

If you’ve made it through the system, you deserve a medal. If you’ve faced barriers, don’t give up—food recovery in schools is too important to ignore. I’ll share tips, strategies, and fresh ideas to help you work effectively within any school district.

Let’s rethink school food recovery—together!