Food also will be distributed to the various nonprofit agencies on the peninsula, including senior centers, nonprofit day care facilities and church food pantries. Vincent said the program is a way for residents to help without giving money. Vincent said no donation will be turned away and any produce or herb will be accepted. There is no criteria. Vincent said herbs, such as parsley, chives and basil, add nutrients as well as flavor and appeal to food.
Herbs also take up less space to grow and dry easily, yet add a great touch to any dish.
Vincent said cleaned produce will be accepted throughout the summer. Donations will be weighed and receipts will be given for the tax-deductible contributions. The food bank has the equipment to preserve vegetables for use year-round. This just gets more people involved in our community. Plant a Row for the Hungry, a national organization founded in 1995, is a program that encourages home gardeners, schools, churches and community organizations to grow extra food for donations to the area food bank and soup kitchen.