If you’re a seasoned gardener you know there are times when
you’ll have bumper crops of vegetables overflowing from your
garden, and you know what it’s like to experience that wonderful
feeling of being able to share your bounty with family and
friends. As you harvest your fall vegetables and begin to plan
for your spring garden, why not consider sharing your bounty
with those in need? One organization that is committed to
reducing hunger in America is AmpleHarvest.org, a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization. AmpleHarvest.org is a nationwide effort
to educate, enable and encourage gardeners to donate to a local
food pantry—a walk-in facility where families in need can go to
get food. According to AmpleHarvest.org, one out of six
Americans needs food assistance but can’t get fresh produce from
the local food pantry. And, according to the US Department of
Agriculture, Americans throw away one pound of food per person,
per day. A sad statistic, considering there are many people who
do not have food to eat. For more