We also save our leftover kitchen scraps, any food that has fallen on the floor, and any bread leftover in our store after donations have been made.  we store it all in large containers for two local farmers who pick up the "compost" or use it as feed for their pigs

Food waste is also handled with care. bread that is leftover at the end of the day is packed up for local food pantries and homeless shelters.  food items that are not fit for people to eat (food that has fallen on the floor, excess dough, or kitchen scraps) are placed in large bins and saved for local farmers to feed their pigs.

We believe that this kind of mutual support closes the circle of production and waste in a very satisfying, environmentally friendly way.