Studies have shown that most people do not get enough fresh produce in their diets. This is especially true for people on limited budgets, who often can't afford fresh produce. So these days many food pantries welcome donations of fresh fruits and vegetables. Gardeners who share their harvests provide an important service to food pantries and to those who need them. Of course, charitable giving alone will not end hunger.
Food pantries provide urgently needed help.
But providing emergency food seldom gets at the root causes of hunger. When I ask why people are hungry, they call me a communist. Click here now.