01
Sep
How can I help Houston?
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Our hearts go out to the people of Texas after Hurricane Harvey. We know many people across the nation are looking for ways to help. Since AmpleHarvest.org is a nationwide program, we ask all Americans, particularly those now harvesting from their gardens, to remember that the solution to hunger is in their backyard, and to... Read More
21
Jul
Food Pantry Friday 7.21.17
It’s Food Pantry Friday – the day we welcome recently registered food pantries and food assistance programs to AmpleHarvest.org! Today we’re welcoming pantries from the following cities and towns: Smyrna, GA / Alpha, NJ / Oakland, CA / Cedar City, UT / Rockledge, CA / Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Tucson, AZ Cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes,... Read More
11
Jul
8,000 Pantries and Counting
8,000 Pantries and Counting by Gary Oppenheimer, Executive Director at AmpleHarvest.org Lookup 8,000 in Wikipedia and you will learn that it is cube of 20, the sum of four consecutive integers cubed (113 + 123 + 133 + 143) and that there are 14 mountains more than 8,000 meters high. Now we can add... Read More
22
Mar
North Forty Farmerettes
Having Fun Growing Food for two Food Pantries in Oregon North Forty Farmerettes reached out to let us know about the amazing things they are doing in Oregon, and how AmpleHarvest.org has helped them connect with food pantries. Here’s a letter we received from Cathy B. Dear AmpleHarvest.org, I just wanted to take a minute... Read More
08
Mar
A Day Without Women
On this International Women’s Day, some reflections on the important contributions of women in and to the work of AmpleHarvest.org. By Gary Oppenheimer, Founder and Executive Director Today is International Women’s Day! And on this day, we want to acknowledge the value of women in our society and world. We know from experience that in... Read More
17
Feb
Food Pantry Friday February 17, 2017
Welcome to AmpleHarvest.org’s Food Pantry Friday announcement…every other week, we like give a shout out to communities across the U.S. where food pantries have recently registered. This week we’re welcoming food pantries and food assistance programs from the following cities and towns: Loganville, GA / Harvey, IL / Independence, MO / Colora, MD / Concord,... Read More
09
Jan
The Power of a Girl Scout
Last year we were approached by Michaela C., a Girl Scout from Massachusetts, about an amazing project she was working on to help get fresh food to those who need it most. We asked her to tell us more about her “Sow What?” program on the blog. Never underestimate the power of a Girl Scout! Here’s... Read More
11
Oct
America’s Clergy: The Overlooked Champions In The Fight Against Food Waste
Our biggest, overlooked champion is stepping into the ring. By Gary Oppenheimer This post originally appeared on the Huffington Post blog here. For the past several years, an increasing number of “foodies,” non-profits (including AmpleHarvest.org), government officials and others have explored tackling food waste, yet at every meeting or conference I’ve attended, one key player... Read More
07
Jul
How to vacation when you’re a gardener
How to vacation when you’re a gardener… Summer days are hot and sunny…the kind of days where you wish you could hit the beach with your friends and family, or maybe escape the heat and enjoy some cool mountain air. Hot and sunny summer days are also the best days for your garden veggies. How can you... Read More
26
May
Helpful Tips for Registered Food Pantries
by Leanne Mazurick, Food Pantry Outreach Coordinator Are you a registered food pantry on AmpleHarvest.org? Looking for ways to increase your fresh produce donations? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Here are some ways you can outreach to gardeners and growers throughout your community. 1. Let’s start with garden centers and nurseries. When the growing... Read More