Hello, and thank you for your interest in being part of The ReFED Food Waste Action Network (FWAN)! We are thrilled to work with you to drive coordination and collaboration across ReFED’s extensive network of food businesses, funders, subject matter experts, researchers, government agencies, and food waste solution providers.

Being part of FWAN gives you and your organization access to a variety of educational and networking opportunities, including demo days, lunch ‘n’ learns, peer-to-peer roundtables, and more, with the aim of driving action across the food system to reduce food waste!

FWAN is open to anyone and everyone, and we encourage members to:
  1. Participate in events, activities, and roundtable discussions upon invitation
  2. Actively reach out to us if interested in hosting a Lunch ‘n’ Learn, facilitating a Peer-to-Peer Roundtable discussion, being showcased during a Demo Day, etc.
  3. Amplify and share opportunities, events, resources, etc related to the fight against food waste. 
  4. Complete an annual feedback survey

Here are a few things to note before you get started:
  • This form may take anywhere from 5-15 minutes.
  • You are signing up to be a part of the Food Waste Action Network as an individual (not an organization).
  • This is a 2-page questionnaire.
    • Page 1 has a set of 16 questions that will help us curate opportunities and events for members of FWAN.
    • Page 2 has a set of demographic questions that are optional. 
  • Once you complete this sign-up form, you will receive confirmation that you have successfully joined FWAN and will begin receiving emails regarding upcoming opportunities and special events. 
  • Please note that the information you provide in this form will not be shared publicly unless you consent to do so.

If you have any questions while filling out this sign-up form, contact Lily Herd at lily.herd@refed.com.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. How did you hear about FWAN?

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* 3. What are you actively seeking from your experience as a member of FWAN? Please select all that apply.

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* 4. Select the stakeholder type(s) that best describes you. Please select all that apply.

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* 5. What types of experience do you have with food waste reduction? Please select all that apply.

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* 6. Which of the following activities are you the most interested in being a part of?

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* 7. ReFED plans to host Lunch ‘n’ Learns as part of our programming for network members. What food waste-related topic(s) are you interested in? Please select all that apply.

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* 8. ReFED plans to offer networking opportunities to the members of FWAN. Please select the stakeholder group(s) you are most interested in connecting with.

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* 9. Organization Information

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* 10. What are your gender pronouns? [OPTIONAL]

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* 11. Does ReFED have your permission to use your information in digital and print media, including: website, reports, newsletters, etc. to highlight and showcase your leadership and commitment to food waste reduction. Please select all of the items below that we have permission to use as described above.

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* 12. If you have a headshot that you give us permission to use, please upload it here.

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* 13. Would you like to be listed in a FWAN directory so that other members can reach out to you directly? This would include your name, organization, email, and bio.

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* 14. Which of the following ReFED communications would you like to receive? Please select all that apply.

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* 15. Are there any accommodations (related to a disability or otherwise) that would make it easier for you to participate in and access FWAN? Please describe.

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* 16. For any future in-person events, do you have any food allergies or dietary preferences?
Please select all that apply.

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