Coolfood Pledge
The University of Maryland is the world’s first university to join the Coolfood Pledge, a growing movement of workplaces, hotels, hospitals and restaurants reducing the climate impact of food they serve. Coolfood commits signatories to slash food-related greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2030. Track our progress on the UMD Sustainability Progress Hub and find out more about the program from the World Resource Institute.
Food Recovery Network
The Food Recovery Network started at the University of Maryland and has grown into a national movement. We proudly partner with students from the University of Maryland Food Recovery Network to recover surplus food from dining halls, events and sports games that would otherwise go to waste. This food is then donated to homeless shelters in Maryland and DC. Email: frn.umd@gmail.com to volunteer or request a recovery.
Menus of Change University Research Collaborative
Dining Services at the University of Maryland is a member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, a group of forward-thinking scholars, food service leaders, executive chefs and administrators for colleges and universities. The Collaborative is accelerating efforts to move people toward healthier, more sustainable and delicious foods using evidence-based research, education and innovation. Learn about the Menus of Change and its principles.