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The Waste Not, Want Not (WiN-WiN) project at the University of Kentucky is a community-driven initiative designed to tackle the dual challenges of food insecurity and food waste in Kentucky.

A very full truck and a whole lot of oranges.One afternoon, WiN-WiN helped rescue 1,700 pounds of mandarin oranges and g...
05/26/2026

A very full truck and a whole lot of oranges.

One afternoon, WiN-WiN helped rescue 1,700 pounds of mandarin oranges and get them where they could be used instead of going to waste. It took multiple trips, quick coordination, and strong community partners to make it happen.

This is what food recovery can look like in real life, local people working together to make sure extra food gets used. Come along on our journey by following us at WiN-WiN

It's Food Waste Friday! Did you know confusing food date labels causes tons of perfectly good food to be thrown away eve...
05/22/2026

It's Food Waste Friday! Did you know confusing food date labels causes tons of perfectly good food to be thrown away every day? Scroll to learn what food labels really mean and make smarter food choices today! Follow us at WiN-WiN to learn more about avoiding waste in your home!

Your extra produce can go a long way! The WiN-WiN donation site at St. Luke is now open 6 days a week in downtown Nichol...
05/19/2026

Your extra produce can go a long way! The WiN-WiN donation site at St. Luke is now open 6 days a week in downtown Nicholasville on Monday–Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM

Garden overflow, market leftovers, or extra pantry items, we’ll make sure it gets used.

Stop by and drop it off!

It's spring garden time! Do you have more radishes and lettuce than you can handle? WiN-WiN makes it easy to share with ...
05/15/2026

It's spring garden time! Do you have more radishes and lettuce than you can handle? WiN-WiN makes it easy to share with your neighbors in need! Donate Mon-Sat at St. Luke Church on Main St. in downtown Nicholasville and follow us at WiN-WiN to stay connected!

Many thanks to the USDA and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education for hosting the recent Kentucky SARE Food Los...
05/12/2026

Many thanks to the USDA and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education for hosting the recent Kentucky SARE Food Loss and Waste Workshop! It was a great day filled with meaningful connections and informative sessions. WiN-WiN looks forward to staying on the front lines of waste prevention in KY!

Donation made easy. WiN-WiN offers simple drop-off options for farmers, home gardeners, and anyone with extra food to sh...
05/08/2026

Donation made easy. WiN-WiN offers simple drop-off options for farmers, home gardeners, and anyone with extra food to share. Whether it is a little or a lot, your donation can help reduce waste and support local partners. Follow us at to stay up to date all summer!

This week’s Use It Up Challenge features asparagus. If you have a bunch sitting in the fridge, try chopping them into sc...
05/05/2026

This week’s Use It Up Challenge features asparagus. If you have a bunch sitting in the fridge, try chopping them into scrambled eggs, pickling them in jars, or tossing them into a quick stir-fry for a whole new flavor. Using up what you already have is one small way to reduce food waste at home.

With the kickoff of the farmers market, WiN-WiN is excited to begin collecting donations! Follow us at WiN-WiN to stay u...
05/01/2026

With the kickoff of the farmers market, WiN-WiN is excited to begin collecting donations! Follow us at WiN-WiN to stay up to date all season with donation and volunteer opportunities.

04/25/2026

The Nicholasville Farmers Market is back for 2026! Visit their new location (304 S. Main St) from 9am-1pm and support lo...
04/24/2026

The Nicholasville Farmers Market is back for 2026! Visit their new location (304 S. Main St) from 9am-1pm and support local vendors!

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