Food Sustainability

HandCut Foods collaborates with nearby farmers and small businesses to ensure that our ingredients are fresh, high-quality, and sustainably sourced. This approach minimizes our transportation footprint and supports the economic vitality of our local community. By choosing to work with local producers who share our commitment to sustainable practices, we know that our food is grown and harvested with care and responsibility toward a healthier, more sustainable food system.

HandCut Foods implements a comprehensive waste reduction strategy that begins with menu planning and forecasting demand to prepare meals with precision, minimizing food waste from surplus.  We educate our staff about the importance of reducing food waste to foster a culture of sustainability within our organization.  For inedible food scraps, we have a robust composting program that converts waste into valuable compost for local farms and gardens. Through these initiatives, we contribute to the creation of a circular food economy, where every resource is utilized to its fullest potential.

HandCut Foods is proud to be working with long-time SAIC partner and cooperatively owned local business, Collective Resource Compost. Together, we are operating a comprehensive composting program on campus to ensure that all inedible food scraps are effectively diverted from landfills and transformed into valuable compost for local use.