22
Aug
An Epiphany
This past week, another regional radio station asked for an interview, as many others have in the past, and I was happy to oblige. While each is different, nearly all of them start with “Gary, AmpleHarvest.org is a wonderful idea. How did you come to think of it? Where did it start?” The answer is... Read More
20
Aug
Full Circle
It’s funny how things come full-circle. Having recently joined AmpleHarvest.org as Food Pantry Outreach Coordinator, I am excited to be combining two things I’m passionate about – the love of gardening and the love of service to others. These are two of the many things I learned to appreciate growing up in the small town... Read More
18
Aug
Oh What A Feeling!
When I was in first grade, I told my classmates that I could grow grass (no – not that that kind – I was in first grade!) on a sponge. I have no clue what gave me that wild idea but I set out to prove the kids who snickered at me wrong. I brought... Read More
16
Aug
Weekly Harvest Update
It’s amazing what can happen in just one week! On Fridays we’ll have the pleasure of posting our Weekly Harvest Update here on the blog so you can get a taste of all the exciting things that are happening at AmpleHarvest.org. We love it when people talk about us! Here is just a bit of... Read More
09
Aug
AmpleHarvest.org Rock Star: Katelyn Armbruster
Did you know there are more than 40 million American households that have food gardens? One of the best parts of my job is that I get to meet some of these incredible people who are growing food and sharing it with those in need. In a regularly appearing blog post like this one, I... Read More
08
Aug
Slap-In-The-Face Food Waste and a Unicorn Disgrace
When I was growing up, the school I went to had a hot lunch option twice a week. We loved it because it was a change up from bringing lunch from home every morning, our parents loved it because they got to sleep fifteen minutes later (every minute counts, right?). It was an all-around good... Read More
05
Aug
An apology.
Most blogs don’t start with an apology, or at least they probably shouldn’t. This one does and it absolutely should. I created AmpleHarvest.org in 2009 following the realization that the solution to hunger, malnutrition, childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes as well a host of environmental problems including the waste stream, trash dump methane emissions... Read More
17
Dec
Post Great Grains Customers Taking The Next Steps to End Hunger and Wasted Food with AmpleHarvest.org
As a Post Great Grains Customer, you know the importance of healthy eating. Take the Next Steps Towards Ending Hunger and Wasted Food Now with AmpleHarvest.org. 1. Make a tax-deductible donation to AmpleHarvest.org. In a traditional food drive, one can of food equals one can of food. A monetary donation to AmpleHarvest.org equals countless pounds... Read More
17
Dec
Thank You Tasty Bite Seeds for Good Members
Thank you so much for participating in the Tasty Bite Seeds for Good campaign. Since you want to end food waste and reduce hunger, Type II diabetes, childhood obesity while helping the environment, join us! $10 or more per month donation enables you to help millions of gardeners donate food to more than 8,000 food... Read More