For Event Coordinators

At Georgia Institute of Technology, we’re excited to launch GREEN FORKS—a collaborative initiative involving Tech Dining, Office of Sustainability, Campus Kitchens, and Student Life. Here’s how you can make a difference:

  1. Share Your Catering Leftovers:

    • After your event, don’t let those extra bites go to waste! Fill out our short form to let us know about your catering leftovers.
    • We’ll take care of the rest, ensuring that these surplus meals find their way to students in need.
  2. Email Alerts for Food Insecurity:

    • Our system sends email alerts directly to students on campus who are battling food insecurity.
    • Within 15-20 minutes after your event concludes, these students can visit and create their own to-go plates from the available surplus food.
  3. Join the Battle Against Food Insecurity and Promote Sustainability:

    • By participating in GREEN FORKS, you’re not only helping feed hungry students but also contributing to sustainability efforts.
    • Together, we can reduce food waste and make a positive impact on our community.
  4. Food Safety Standards:
    • If your food has been set up for more than 4 hours, it is not recommended to share with the green fork community per food safety standards.
    • TCS hot foods should not be consumed if at room temperature for 4 hours. Please do not complete the form if your buffet has been set up for 4 hours or more.

Thank you for being part of this important mission! 🙌🍽️🌎

No registration or prerequisites needed. Submit the GreenForks from for any and all catering leftovers. Does not have be a Tech Catering event only. It should be the event coordinator or food purchaser that completes this form to make this donation.

For Students:

Every year, heaps of food go to waste from catered events right here on campus. But guess what? Tech Dining, the Office of Sustainability, Campus Kitchens, and Student Life saw an opportunity—a chance to turn those leftovers into something powerful.

Our Mission:

  • Quality Food for All: We’ve created GREEN FORKS, a program that bridges the gap. If you’re a student facing food insecurity, this is for you.
  • How It Works:
    1. Sign Up: Reach out to the Students’ Temporary Assistance and Resources (STAR) program. Get signed up to receive alerts.
    2. Food Alerts: When surplus food is available, we’ll let you know. No more hunger pangs!
    3. Together, We End Insecurity: Tech Dining is committed to making sure no student goes hungry on our campus.