​Create art to explore the myths surrounding food date labels (like "sell by," "use by," and "best before") and how these labels often lead to unnecessary food waste. The focus is on encouraging participants to think critically about date labels, identify the difference between peak quality and food safety, bust common myths, and show ways to "love" and make the most of food before tossing it away.

Resources: USDA Food Date Labeling , FDA Date Labels, eatortoss.com

• Important: All images and words must be CLEAR and easy to see from a distance.

• Include a specific, short message sharing  your answer to the question, "What Does Food Mean To Me?"

• Artwork must be submitted online and created in landscape orientation, in color, created by hand, using crayons, pens, markers, paints or other art supplies, with the exception of highlighters.

• No digital creation is allowed.

• No cutouts, pasted on, or attached materials of any type may be used.

• Avoid using any brand names or names of stores in your artwork. Artwork including brand names will be disqualified.

• Upload artwork via online entry (April 22nd, 2025)

• Prizes categories​: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and 1st place teacher.

• Winners will be announced (mid-May)

• By entering, participants agree that Food Waste Prevention Week and Sponsors can use their artwork for education and promotion.