“Donate Date” Challenge
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About this event
Did you know…? Many dates on food labels are not “expiration dates” but “freshness dates.” They represent the timeframe in which the manufacturer feels the product will taste best. At River Bend Foodbank, we call that the “donate date,” and this MLK Day we’re challenging you to help us reduce food waste AND feed people in need.
Participate in the “Donate Date” Challenge on MLK Day of Service by:
1. Take out food in your pantry you know you won’t eat or that has passed the “donate date”
2. Snap a photo of you and your donation
3. Post the photo to Facebook or Instagram, tag @riverbendfoodbank and tell everyone you’re participating
4. Tag your friends/family to challenge them to join you!
5. Use the hashtag #DonateDateChallenge
6. Take your donation to one of the participating drop-off sites anytime during the week of Jan. 18 (see our FB page for details)
7. Celebrate giving back to your community while reducing food waste!
(Note: infant formula and baby food DO have expiration dates, and you should never consume food from packaging that is bulging, rusted, or looks/smells spoiled)
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Notes from the organizer: All events hosted in partnership with the PIC on the National Day of Service must comply with the following guidelines as well as the most up-to-date CDC and local health and safety guidance. Those guidelines could include indoor and outdoor gathering and capacity limits, social distancing, and travel restrictions. More guidance from the CDC can be found here (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html) - Masks are required for all participants at all times, including while participating in outdoor activities. - Refrain from eating or drinking as much as possible. When you do, please ensure that everyone is at least 15 feet away from anyone else. - Participants must maintain six (6) to ten (10) feet of separation from other people at all times. - Participants should wash hands frequently for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the restroom or touching high touch surfaces. - If participants feel symptomatic or display any symptoms, please refrain from attending the event. If you have any questions or requests please email [email protected].
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