Thanks to grant funds from the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth, the Fairfax Food Council is launching a School Composting Pilot Program! The purpose of this pilot is to help schools reduce food waste by teaching students how to repurpose trash-bound scraps. Five Fairfax County Public Schools have applied and been selected to receive:

• 3 composting tumblers
• 3 pairs of gloves
• 25 lidded food scrap collection bins
• 5 large leaf bags
• 1 $75 Home Depot gift card

Plus, Compost Crew will serve as an educational resource for the schools. The Food Council is excited to start this program, as it strives to cultivate an appreciation for all aspects of the food system! learn more about this program.