Extra produce to donate?

Download the app to share your homegrown produce!

Building Community

Community Gardens are a crucial shared resource in their communities.

Whether Community Gardeners donate their produce to prevent food waste, to intentionally support local food access work, and/or to build their garden’s sense of community and impact, sharing their produce for hunger relief is a meaningful way to give back. 

Fresh Food Connect simplifies the process by:

  • Connecting you / your Community Garden directly with a local hunger relief organization
  • Tracking your impact throughout the year, so you can quickly and accurately see the difference your garden is making in your community!
Community Gardeners from HarvestShare Maryland

Start a sharing program at your community garden. 

Our free Community Garden Giving Kit includes:

  • Setup guide
  • Printable garden donation signs
  • BONUS: What to Grow for Donation mini-guide
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS

VIDEO: Setting up a Sharing Program

Fresh Food Connect's Laura Lavid on how to set up a sharing program at your Community Garden
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From Seed to Donation

How one community garden in Denver shares their garden bounty in their immediate community
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Harvesting for Donation

Golden rules for harvesting your garden bounty
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Top 5 vegetables requested by hunger relief organizations

…and how to grow them!
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Planning a Giving Garden

What to consider when planting to give
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