Comments on: Plant a Row for the Hungry this Season http://www.northerngardening.com/?p=185 A resource for all gardeners – especially those in colder climates. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:16:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: R Johnson http://www.northerngardening.com/?p=185&cpage=1#comment-406 R Johnson Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:09:22 +0000 http://www.northerngardening.com/?p=185#comment-406 You best have everyone check with their local food shelf before rushing down with lots of fresh produce. I've worked at two food shelfs and we continuously disposed of fresh produce. People did not want to take the time to prepare fresh food, instead went for the quick box or cans. Some food shelfs do not have the cooler space to keep fresh food, plus their energy bills are more just to keep such items on hand. Here's my suggestion, instead of just donating fresh produce have people sign up on a weekly list of what kinds of fresh food they might like. From their those working at the food shelves & those donating will know what to have available for those that like to prepare from fresh instead of cans or boxes. You best have everyone check with their local food shelf before rushing down with lots of fresh produce. I’ve worked at two food shelfs and we continuously disposed of fresh produce. People did not want to take the time to prepare fresh food, instead went for the quick box or cans. Some food shelfs do not have the cooler space to keep fresh food, plus their energy bills are more just to keep such items on hand.

Here’s my suggestion, instead of just donating fresh produce have people sign up on a weekly list of what kinds of fresh food they might like. From their those working at the food shelves & those donating will know what to have available for those that like to prepare from fresh instead of cans or boxes.

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