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1851 – What to do with Excess Fresh Produce?   arrow

Tired of all the excess cucumber, zucchini, squash and tomatoes that keep producing and producing? Too much produce to preserve? Want to give some away? How and where can I donate?

Food banks are located all over the state. Here are some of the ways to locate a food pantry to deliver your fresh food.
Feeding America is a website dedicated to listing food banks in each state. Click on the state and there is a comprehensive listing of information about the food bank.  http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx?state=CO

Ample Harvest is an on-line organization which lists food pantries in different states across the country.
https://ampleharvest.org/find-food/

Hunger Free Colorado Campaign works to end childhood hunger in Colorado. Call the hotline and staff can assist with locating food pantries along with food stamp programs.
Hotline Number: (855)855-4626
https://www.hungerfreecolorado.org/food-resource-hotline/#:~:text=Food%20Resource%20Hotline%20(855)%20855,returned%20the%20next%20business%20day.

Garden Writers Association ‘Plant a Row for the Hungry’ is a national effort supported by the Garden Centers of Colorado to urge people to plant extra vegetables to donate to food banks.
https://gardencomm.org/PAR

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