September is Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month.  A 2014 Hunger in America study showed that 1 in 7.5 people in metro Atlanta and northern Georgia relies on food pantries and meal service programs.  This includes over 164,000 children and 64,000 seniors.

As gardeners we may be in a unique position to donate fresh food to a local food pantry.  Most food pantries are stocked with canned and dry goods.  Fresh food for their clients could be life changing.

Is your community or school garden donating to a food pantry?  Some gardens have specific areas dedicated to donation.  The entire group is responsible for working those areas and someone is assigned to harvest and deliver the produce.

Some gardens were formed with the purpose of growing food for others.

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