Thanksgiving Food Waste: An America First Call for Accountability and Smarter Planning

Every Thanksgiving, hardworking American families gather around their tables to celebrate with a feast. Yet behind the scenes, an alarming reality persists: roughly 320 million pounds of food are tossed away each year during this holiday alone. That’s a staggering amount that could feed millions of our fellow citizens struggling with food insecurity.Why Are We Wasting So Much When So Many Americans Go Hungry?This massive waste isn’t just about missed meals—it’s about national sovereignty and responsible stewardship. The over-purchasing and failure to consume leftovers not only squander resources but also contribute directly to methane emissions from landfills, accelerating environmental harm...