News & Views
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Notes from Gary
May 27, 2026
The Easiest Thing Your Mayor (or County Official) Can Do This Year to Fight Hunger and Food Waste
Every year, tens of millions of gardeners across America grow more food than they can use. At the same time,...
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Notes from Gary
Feb 23, 2026
The 10,000 Community Goal
In May of 2009, AmpleHarvest.org served exactly one community. The town next to mine. I had just taken over our...
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Pantry Feature
Feb 13, 2026
Food Pantry Feature: Falcon Food Pantry
Food insecurity on college campuses is often invisible, but at Bowling Green State University it’s being addressed in a real...
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Notes from Gary
Nov 4, 2025
From Garden to Good: How You Can Help During the SNAP Suspension and Government Shutdown
In 2014, one member of the AmpleHarvest.org team took on the “SNAP challenge” and documented it in a 4 part...
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Notes from Gary
Oct 28, 2025
When SNAP Stops: The Ripple Effect of a Government Shutdown on Hungry Families
For millions of families, the dinner table is suddenly empty again. With the pending suspension of SNAP benefits compounded by...
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Uncategorized
Jul 18, 2025
Celebrate National Picnic Month with AmpleHarvest.org
July is National Picnic Month, a time to embrace the great outdoors, enjoy delicious food, and create cherished memories with...
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AmpleHarvest.org, Notes from Gary
Mar 26, 2025
America’s Gardeners vs The Funding Cuts That Threaten the Health of Millions
Millions of Americans rely on food pantries as a lifeline—especially in times of economic hardship, natural disaster, or simply when...
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How To, Notes from Gary
Feb 19, 2025
How Raising Chickens Can Help Reduce Food Waste and Provide Fresh Eggs
In 2009, as I was preparing to launch AmpleHarvest.org, I met a couple in a nearby town who had just...
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How To
Feb 7, 2025
The Joy of Growing Tomatoes: Tips, Troubleshooting, and Giving Back
Growing tomatoes at home can be a rewarding experience for both novice and seasoned gardeners. Not only do they offer...
