We are a food pantry that provides 3 meals a day for 3-5 days. We serve about 175 families each month. The pantry stocks canned, boxed, and frozen food. We would love to be able to provide fresh produce to the families. The Silver Creek Food Pantry would love to receive donations of fresh produce. We would also gladly accept any hygiene product.
The pantry can accept donations during open hours: Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 and Fridays from 10:00-12:00. If that time does not work, a volunteer can meet you at your convenience, Call 716-785-2817 for appointment.
ProducePedia
ProducePedia is a free resource that covers the types of fresh produce that can be delivered to food pantries. Each entry includes information on color, taste, and possible uses. People unfamiliar with the vegetable or fruit will learn how to use it, and those who are familiar with it still might learn a fun fact or two!
The Cooperative Extension sites have a wealth of information for any backyard gardener. Once you go to the site (each one if very different from the others) look for a link for “homes and gardens”, “landscape”, “consumer horticulture”, etc. to find information on improving your backyard garden. Neighboring state sites may offer information your own state’s site lacks.
