When I worked as an Event Planner, I worked with several caterers. All food that is not eaten is discarded (the law). The first time I realized that they were throwing away the food, I freaked. After that, I brought containers and they filled them up. Yes! Awesome food free.
Mia: My Mom works in her Church Kitchen. She’s one of the original ‘Church Basement Ladies’ if you’re familiar with the Midwestern-mocking theatrical play.
Anything that isn’t eaten goes home with them, too.
Those goofy Lutherans! Whatareyagonnado? ;)