Learn to use food scraps and stretch the budget

 Sure, you can deposit those carrot peelings, celery tops and onion ends in the organic waste container, but those vegetable scraps still have some life (and food value) in them.

Learn how to use them and stretch the food budget in “Waste Not Want Not,” a free class to be held this Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Elk Grove Community Garden and Learning Center.

Sacramento County master food preservers, who are trained in safe food preservation of all types, will conduct the class.

The class is free. An RSVP is requested and can be made by calling (916) 818-9108. But walk-ins are welcome, say organizers.

Donations of canned goods for the Elk Grove Food Bank also are appreciated.

The Elk Grove Community Garden is located at 10025 Hampton Oak Drive in Elk Grove. Learn more about the garden’s activities here: https://elkgrovecommunitygarden.org/