On March 31, 2025, a presentation to the Skagit County Board of Commissioners on the scope of the problem of food waste was followed by the signing of the proclamation designating Food Waste Prevention week, April 7-13, 2025.
(recording at proclamation from the BOCC)
The Town of Anacortes also signed a proclamation.
Solutions for Skagit Food Waste on April 12th with about 35 community members in attendance.
A panel presentation and resource tables provided solutions to the food waste concern.
$1800 from raffle and sponsorship was received to support Museum of Northwest Art Youth Arts program.
Trivia Nights.
. MoNASculpting Sustainability:
FarmstrongBrewery on April 8th, ~50 attendees, TerramarBrew-stileryon April 10th ~20 attendees
Thanks to Ryan and Farmstrongfor a fun, informative evening
Thank you to the Skagit Food Waste Prevention Coalition for coming together for a day of learning, fun, and community .
• Skagit Family Living Facebook and WSU page –1247 views, 798 reach, interactions 34 (increase 550%)
• Instagram –424 followers. Reach 239 (increase 46%)
• Master Gardener Blog pos – https://www.skagitmg.org/food-waste/
• Post on Next Door neighborhood app: 827 views (a 21% increase from 2024)
Articles in newspapers –Skagit Herald https://www.goskagit.com/news/environment/skagit-county-to-recognize-foodwaste-prevention-week/article_4f2cced2-e3b9-40c3-86b0-94f5ac19304f.html
https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/anacortes/news/event-outlines-solutionsfor-skagit-valley-food-waste/article_8c485190-1923-46b2-b25e3b8ed394de3e.html
• Concrete Herald, Skagit County
• Statesmen Examiner, Stevens County
Radio
• PSA recorded (9 in English and Spanish) played throughout FWP week April 2025 – https://news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts-category/food-wastereduction-and-food-safety/
• Interview with KSVR – Skagit Valley College Community Radio Archive
Panel Presentation with WSU Extension, Skagit Table, Genuine Skagit Valley, and Water Tank Bakery.
Lautenbach Recyclying
Skagit Valley College Culinary (sampling Pig Head Stew)
Cascade Middle School and United General District 304
When asked “What will you do to prevent food waste?” these were responses from our community.
