You open the fridge. The "best buy" date on the snack you're craving is today. What do you do?

If you've ever wondered how long your food actually lasts after the date stamped on the package - this episode of Sustainable Steps is for you!

Jacob Heller and Tami Koenig sit down with Jacob Wanderscheid, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Siouxland, to get an inside look at this logistical powerhouse, serving people in 11 counties across Northwest Iowa and Northeast Nebraska.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Food Rescue: How the Food Bank prevents thousands of pounds of waste by "rescuing" perfectly good food.

• Decoding Dates: The truth behind "Sell By," "Best By," and "Use By" labels - and why your nose can be a better judge than the date on the can.

• Innovative Nutrition: From lentil meat substitutes to chickpea mousse and more - learn how the Food Bank uses education and recipes to make healthy staples accessible and delicious.

The Sustainable Steps podcast is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Gilchrist Foundation.

Stay up to date with the Foodbank of Siouxland at siouxlandfoodbank.org or facebook.com/FoodBankSiouxland.

To learn more about the job training and placement programs offered by Goodwill of the Great Plains, please visit goodwillgreatplains.org.