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