"During this festive season of cool weather, warm meals and gift-giving, it's a great time to make the most of what we already have by reusing and repairing items, donating what we no longer need, and sharing our surplus so nothing goes to waste. The RE:Source Guide an easy-to-use online directory created by StopWaste, a public agency serving Alameda County helps you keep valuable resources in circulation through recycling, donation and repair, and safely dispose of items when needed."
"Food waste increases by 25% in the U.S. during the holidays even as one in four Alameda County residents experience food insecurity. At Thanksgiving alone, the amount of discarded food is the equivalent of 267 million meals that could have gone to people in need. Plan ahead to donate surplus food from catered events. It can be challenging to order just the right amount for large gatherings, especially during the busy season of holiday and end-of-year celebrations. Use RE:Source ahead of time to identify local organizations that accept prepared foods, and keep their contact information handy to make donating easy if you have extra."
Reduce holiday waste by reusing, repairing, donating, and sharing surplus items so valuable resources stay in circulation. Use the RE:Source Guide to locate local recycling, donation, and repair options by entering an item and city or ZIP code. Plan ahead to donate surplus prepared food from catered events and keep contact details for organizations that accept prepared foods. Share unopened pantry items with friends, neighbors, or local networks rather than tossing them. Note that food waste rises by about 25% during the holidays while many local residents face food insecurity, so targeted donations and communication with food assistance groups help meet community needs.
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