Smart Kitchens San Diego Reception

The SAN DIEGO Food System Alliance is excited to hold a celebration and networking event for the SMART KITCHENS SAN DIEGO INITIATIVE! SMART KITCHENS SAN DIEGO RECEPTION Come join us on FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD to celebrate the successes of SKSD participating kitchens and nonprofits! Meet peers and colleagues of the SKSD program who are also committed to reducing food waste at an institutional level, network, and learn about the impact of your kitchen's or organization's actions. WE LOVE HAVING YOU AS PART OF OUR SMART KITCHENS SAN DIEGO PROGRAM! What is SKSD? Fifteen of San Diego County’s largest hotels, hospitals, and universities are participating in SKSD, which provides sites with Leanpath food waste tracking technology and connects them with local nonprofit recipients for food donation through the San Diego Food Bank. Thanks to grant funding from the CA Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) through California Climate Investments, the program is designed to reduce our carbon footprint by redistributing food that would otherwise end up in our landfill. WHERE: San Diego Food Bank - 9850 Distribution Ave, San Diego, CA 92121 WHEN: August 23rd, 2019 (1:30-3pm) AGENDA ITEMS: * SDFSA to share collective impact of SKSD program * Share best practices and lessons learned * Hear from fellow Smart Kitchens champions * Special guest speaker * Networking opportunities * San Diego Food Bank Tour (optional) _Light refreshments and snacks will be provided _ OPTIONAL: BRING BUSINESS CARDS TO LEAVE AT OUR 'BUSINESS CARD SHARING STATION'