{"675701":{"#nid":"675701","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Introduces Green Forks: A Sustainable Solution to Food Waste and Hunger on Campus","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is excited to announce the launch of \u003Cstrong\u003EGreen Forks\u003C\/strong\u003E, a pioneering program aimed at tackling both food waste and student hunger on campus. This program was developed through a collaborative effort between the Division of Student Life and several Georgia Tech departments, including Tech Dining, Tech Catering, Office of Sustainability, and Klemis Kitchen.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGreen Forks offers a simple yet impactful solution: event organizers can now easily share their catering leftovers to help divert food waste and provide meals to students facing food insecurity. By filling out a short form provided by the program, organizers initiate a process where an email alert is sent to students across campus. Within 15 to 20 minutes after the event concludes, students who are hungry or food insecure can access the leftovers, ensuring surplus food is available to those who need it most.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022We are thrilled to introduce Green Forks as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility,\u0022 said\u0026nbsp;Danielle Ismirle Dunigan, assistant director of Dining Operations at Georgia Tech. \u0022This program not only addresses food waste but also directly supports our students, fostering a culture of care and community on campus. We believe small actions can lead to significant change.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to facilitating the donation process, Green Forks provides guidance on food safety. To ensure effective participation, organizers are encouraged to follow these simple steps:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScan the provided QR code or bookmark\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/forms.microsoft.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=u5ghSHuuJUuLem1_Mvqgg7NaPl1jE0hFt87DjC7riTNUQVJSNjEwMDdTUVNXRU9HRUU3VDBIT1cyRC4u\u0026amp;origin=QRCode\u0022\u003Ethis form\u003C\/a\u003E for future events.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EComplete the form with as much detail as possible.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAfter the event, leave the door open for 15 to 20 minutes to allow students to collect leftovers.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERemember to clean up after the event. For drop-off events, organizers are responsible for clearing all materials. For events with caterer pickups, inform them to wait before cleaning up, or schedule pickups 20 minutes after the event to allow for additional time.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about Green Forks and how to help combat food insecurity for Georgia Tech students, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\/greenforks\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\/greenforks\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is excited to announce the launch of \u003Cstrong\u003EGreen Forks\u003C\/strong\u003E, a pioneering program aimed at tackling both food waste and student hunger on campus. Green Forks offers a simple yet impactful solution: event organizers can now easily share their catering leftovers to help divert food waste and provide meals to students facing food insecurity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech is excited to announce the launch of Green Forks, a pioneering program aimed at tackling both food waste and student hunger on campus. 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