PRFC delivers food and fresh produce to 15 area food agencies in the Maine Highlands region. Our ample cold storage enables us to receive fresh produce and our extensive distribution network ensures that produce will reach low-income people and families who are experiencing food insecurity. Together with our network partners, we distributed more than 750,000 pounds of food in 2021 to more than 20,000 people.
Drop-off Monday-Friday 8-4pm. Have a large quantity? Call to arrange for local pickup.
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.