In May 2023, with the support and dedication of Desert Compost, the “Milk & Honey” Compost project started with building  the first bin of post consumer product (aka organics such as food scraps and coffee grounds) from the United Methodist Feeding Ministry.   Since that time, the project has has rolled out Stage Two, where the congregation uses a “honey bucket” to contribute product to the compost production.   Now, not only do they have congregation contributions, they also receive filled buckets from community volunteers and neighbors.   To date in April 2024, the “Milk & Honey” Compost Project has diverted 11, 668 lbs of post consumer product from the landfill.   Turning food scraps into nutrient rich compost  not only reduces the production of methane gas that is released into the air, but also creates a wonderful growing environment for plants.   Which is why the project is installing a food access garden to close the food loop.