We use technology to enable home and community gardeners to share their surplus harvests with nearby food pantries instead of letting them go to waste. There are currently 8,502 food pantries registered in 5,660 communities across all 50 states.
It Starts with the PantryFood Pantries tell AmpleHarvest.org the days and times they want to receive fresh food.
Most food pantries find that gardeners’ produce is quickly taken by their clients — often with hours of delivery. Refrigerated storage is rarely an issue.
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Next up, the GardenersGardeners find pantries on AmpleHarvest.org, and bring their surplus of locally grown, fresh food.
The best part? The food comes without packaging and isn’t trucked across the country, which is better for the environment.
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The End result?People in need have healthier food options available to them.
Eating fresh lowers the risk of diet related illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity.
Who Do We Serve?
Gardeners
Do you have more fruit, vegetables, herbs, or nuts than you can use?