We are a program serving 16-25 year olds experiencing homelessness. We have a small food and hygiene pantry for our clients to utilize after their meetings. We serve about 25 clients at a time who utilize our pantry. We would love to have fresh produce available for them. The best produce to donate would be fruits & veggies that are typically not cooked.
Please call before you drop off so we make sure that staff is available!
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.
