Food (Waste) For Thought
Let's Go Compost
Let's Go Compost is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to making composting free and accessible.
Did you ever think January could bring colder temps to Florida than Alaska? This month has been full of surprises, but our commitment to reducing food waste remains strong. Through the 110+ public schools we support, we’re working to cut methane emissions and make a lasting impact across the United States.
To kick off the year, we’ve compiled a list of articles and funding opportunities to help you join the fight against food waste—check them out below! On another note, we’ll be at the U.S. Composting Council National Conference right here in Phoenix next week. If you spot us, don’t hesitate to say hello!
Worm wishes, Lauren Click
Founder and Executive Director of Let's Go Compost
Click the text below to discover go-to resources for environmental educators.
?? The Whole Kids Foundation annual school garden grant application is open through March 5 for up to $3,500 in funding.
?? Young people, educators, individuals, and group leaders based in the U.S. are invited to apply for a $250 Roots & Shoots Project Grant to plan, start, support, or celebrate a community-action project that helps people, animals or the environment we all share!
?? The US wants to cut food waste in half by 2030. We’re not even close. Americans still waste more than 300 pounds of food per person per year. Read the report.
?? The National Gold Ribbon Schools in Service-Learning program recognizes U.S. K-12 school districts, charter school networks, private school systems, and other multi-school systems (e.g., parochial, virtual, tribal) that are creating a culture of service-learning and/or community-engaged learning. Applications are due March 20.
???? SRP is offering up to $5,000 in classroom grants for schools, teachers and students to develop projects and programs related to math and science. Applications are due February 28.
?? Closed Loop Partners are accepting applications for U.S.-based projects to municipalities and companies seeking to improve recycling infrastructure.
?? Discover Finding Your Future in Food Systems, a video series produced by students for students to better understand the diversity of work roles involved in local/regional food systems development.
?? Sign up for the Life Lab-Certified Garden Educator Program Cohort 10 taking place from February 3 - ?March 26 to become a confident and knowledgeable garden educator that inspires a love of learning, an appreciation of healthy food, and connection to nature in every child through garden-based education!?
?? Apply to join the Arizona Farm to School Collaborative Network: A special, one-year professional learning experience designed to empower schools, districts, early childhood centers, and communities across the state to build strong, sustainable Farm to School programs.
?? Download the free 2025 Sonoran Desert School Gardener's Almanac, designed to connect teachers and learners to the Sonoran Desert, its food systems, and communities.
?? Join the Pollinator Partnership's?Bee Friendly Gardening?program to create vibrant, pollinator-friendly spaces with their resources and expert guidance.
??? Learn how your students can plan a free Youth Climate Summit in their community with The Wild Center’s resource guide.
?? Listen to SGSO's Recorded Webinar About?"Education on a Changing Planet: Drought Resistant and Climate Resilient Strategies For Our Future"
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?? Introduce your students to green STEM professionals in the accompanying 20-minute Green Careers for a Changing Climate documentary.
?? Have students join Cartoon Network's Climate Champions program
?? Register your school for Food Waste Prevention Week 2025.
??? Read 'The?Conscious Cafeteria' Report, a national study of 15 schools that switched to reusable cafeteria trays and foodware.
?? Refresh Your Little Free Library for environmental education with their impact grant.
?? The National Farm to School Network is hosting the 10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference June 3-6, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Click here to register.
Disclaimer: Let's Go Compost may not be directly affiliated with the content above. We are sharing these opportunities and stories to benefit our network.
Let's Go Compost is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports school and community gardens with composting tools and education materials. To support our work, we have created free resources for the communities we serve:
??♀? 4-Week Girl Scouts Who Compost Program (All Levels)
?? Online Learning Library With Beginner Guides and Support
?? Pinterest Boards With Additional Zero Waste Projects and Ideas
Our work is entirely supported by donors like you, helping us bring compost education and resources to the many communities we serve. To support our work, please consider:
?? Wishlists: Support directly via?our Amazon?and?Walmart wishlist.
?? Round Up: Register to donate spare change by automatically rounding up your orders to the nearest dollar when checking out at Walmart.
?? National Wildlife Federation will donate 15% of proceeds from native pollinator plants to our organization using this link.
?? By Mail: Send a check payable to "Let's Go Compost" to our mailing address at P.O. Box 5683 Scottsdale, AZ 85261.
?? Corporate Sponsorship: Partner with us to support large-scale initiatives.
?? In-Kind Items: To donate new or gently used gardening supplies and equipment, please contact our team via email at?[email protected].
All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. You will receive a receipt confirming your contribution for tax purposes.