1. Resources for the Madison Community

    Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.

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Streets & Urban Forestry

Food Scraps

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Meal Planning

Meal planning will save you money and save natural resources - the ultimate win-win. Meal planning tips can be found on this page. 

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Use & Storage

Proper food storage techniques and using what you buy will mean you will not waste the food you purchase (or grow).

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Create & Donate

Create new food opportunities: 

  • Donate what's possible to area pantries
  • And create new dishes with imperfect foods, transform your leftovers, and cook "end-to-stem"
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Compost Food Scraps

  • Food scraps drop off at neighborhood farmers' markets will return for 2025.
  • More drop-off opportunities will be available in 2025 throughout Dane County, too, thanks to a USDA grant received by the Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables. More details about this will be forthcoming from Dane County.  Stay tuned!
  • Check with your local community garden to see if a community compost option is available.
  • Remember, you can compost your food scraps in your own backyard, too.
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Food Scraps