Resources
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Grow More. Feed More. with Bonnie Plants
Bonnie Plants launched Grow More. Feed More. in 2020 with the goal of donating 10 million pounds of fresh, garden-grown vegetables to food pantries nationwide.
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FoodPantries.org
An excellent listing of food programs across America.
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White House
AmpleHarvest.org highlighted on the White House web site.
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Feedback Global
is the international program fighting wasted food.
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The Zero Hunger Challenge
is the UN Secretary-General’s vision of an end to hunger in our lifetimes; achieved by ensuring that every man, woman and child enjoy their Right to Adequate Food; women are empowered; priority is given to family farming; and food systems everywhere are sustainable and resilient with no loss or waste of food.”
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National Gardening Association
offers one of the Web’s largest and most respected array of gardening content for backyard gardeners including “how to” information and free newsletters
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Gardener’s Supply Company
is an employee owned company that “is in business to spread the joys and rewards of gardening, because gardening nourishes the body, elevates the spirit, builds community and makes the world a better place.”
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Feeding America
is the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Their mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.
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Produce for Better Health Foundation
offers the Fruits & Veggies – More Matters health initiative. In simple, user-friendly ways, the Fruits & Veggies – More Matters health initiative offers expert cooking advice, nutrition information and shopping tips. Great information for children.
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Grow a Row
(the Canadian equivalent to AmpleHarvest.org) builds on the long-standing tradition of gardeners loving to share their harvest with others. It is a people-helping-people program to assist in feeding the hungry in their own communities.
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Wasted Food
is a blog by author Jonathan Bloom that takes an in-depth look at food loss in America
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EPA
Food Donation: Feed People-Not Landfills
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Better Homes and Gardens
have a long-standing reputation for great gardening advice as well as many tricks and tips. They have a wonderful website and an extensive Pinterest board to help you find what you are looking for!
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You Grow Girl
is a fantastic, extensive blog with tons of great gardening advice for beginners and experienced gardeners. We especially recommend the “Grow” tab at the top of the page. Note! This blog is not just for girls!
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Pinterest
Check out our Pinterest page for great gardening tips. We’ve been collecting ideas to help you garden more successfully, whether you are trying it for the first time or planting a little extra to donate.
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Territorial Seed Company
has a wealth of wonderful information on their site for gardeners. This includes seasonal growing guides and a garden planner to help get you started.
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Food Safety from the US Government
Your Gateway to Food Safety Information: Get the latest news, alerts, and tips on safely handling and storing food to prevent food poisoning.
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Safety of Garden Produce (WISC)
Tips from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to make sure your produce is safe.
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ReFed
Latest information on food waste
Starting a Food Pantry Garden
Emily Fulmer, AmpleHarvest.org's Grower Outreach Coordinator at Ampleharvest.org explains how you can start a food pantry garden and participate in AmpleHarvest.org.
Watch WebinarDocuments
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Natural Resource Defense Council white paper
“Wasted: How America Is Losing Up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill – 2012”
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Natural Resource Defense Council white paper
“Wasted: How America Is Losing Up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill – 2017 update (including AmpleHarvest.org)”
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USDA white paper
“The Estimated Amount, Value, and Calories of Postharvest Food Losses at the Retail and Consumer Levels in the United States”
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USDA white paper
“The Estimated Amount, Value, and Calories of Postharvest Food Losses at the Retail and Consumer Levels in the United States”
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Public Law 104-210 104th Congress
“Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act”
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National Gardening Association 2014 white paper
“Garden To Table – A 5 year look at food gardening in America”
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National Gardening Association 2009 white paper
“The Impact of Home and Community Gardening In America”
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Feeding America
“The Good Samaritan Act”
State Cooperative Extension Web Sites
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.
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!
Visit Producepedia