Start a Share Table Program

Share tables allow students to reduce their food waste at school by creating the opportunity for students to offer up untouched (unopened and uneaten) food items to other students. A successful share table program is almost always the result of a team effort between school administrators, teachers, and students. It’s easy to establish a safe share table program. It doesn’t have to be complex or complicated process, but some forethought and planning can make a big difference in your success!

The documents and tools below lay out a simple, yet safe approach for creating a share table program in your school. Please email [email protected] with questions or click here to stay connected.

Click on the below resources to learn more about how you can implement a successful cafeteria share table program!

Building a Share Table in Central Ohio k-12 Schools

Download and use the following guide to find out what you need to know before starting a Share Table program.

Share Table School Announcements for K-12 Schools

Download and use these recommended school announcements to keep your faculty, staff, and students engaged.

Share Table Guidance for Schools in Franklin County

Download the Share Table Guidance Document to help you get started. This was developed by SWACO with input from the ODEW, ODH, FCPH, and CPH.

Share Table Items to share and do not share infographic

Download these waste station sorting signs to help students identify what goes to the share table, recycling and trash.

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