The Garden Writers of America just published on their forum this interesting new organization. It’s called Ample Harvest. They’re connecting backyard gardeners nationwide with local food pantries. When you’ve got an abundance of produce – zucchini anyone? – you can donate it to a local food pantry who will give it to the needy.

What Is Ample Harvest?

My friends who work at our church’s food pantry tell me that the number of people asking for help has increased. Makes sense, since as the economy soured, many of the local businesses around here have let people go – and there aren’t many other jobs. The food pantry in your local community may also have more people showing up looking for help.

I have no personal experience with Ample Harvest, but I’m sure at some point I will have more vegetables and fruit here at Seven Oaks than my family can eat or that I can preserve.

Gary at Ample Harvest dropped me a note saying that right now they need FOOD PANTRIES to sign up. I know that many people who read my blog work with the poor and needy in their community. Some run food pantries, others belong to religious organizations who help the poor. If you’d like some food donated to your group to share with the poor – please go to Ample Harvest and sign up! Can’t hurt and can only help.

Check out Ample Harvest at http://www.ampleharvest.org/