Submitted by Kawartha Lakes Food Source

As a community leader in food issues, the Kawartha Lakes Food Source is always looking for innovative ways to build and strengthen food security within the City of Kawartha Lakes. Today the Kawartha Lakes Food Source announced the kick-off of a new program designed to eliminate the need for disposable dishes at community events, while also supporting food banks across the Kawartha Lakes. “We were inspired by our recent work with FoodRescue.ca to expand our efforts to reduce waste related to food and its consumption”, says Jessica Topfer, FoodRescue.ca Coordinator at the Kawartha Lakes Food Source. “Our new Green Dishes program will allow our community to reduce their environmental impact when hosting events that include food, while also helping food banks feed the need across the Kawartha Lakes. By putting your food on our Green Dishes, you’re allowing us to fill more plates in the community.”