I have been working in my garden all summer. I started to think that nothing would grow back in July when all the plants were small and there was nary a vegetable to be found. Back then I had Swiss Chard, lots of it too. I was beginning to think that my green thumb only applied to the Chard. Now I am literally swimming in an ocean of veggies, fresh and abundant. I have more cucumbers than any family could ever eat. My friends turn and run when they see me coming with my overflowing basket of cukes. Tomatoes and peppers are right around the corner, closely followed by my tomatillo bush.
I am one who hates to waste food. The idea of throwing out perfectly good vegetables sends me into a tizzy. I can not give the supply away fast enough to my friends and family. I even left cucumbers in the mailbox for Mike, our mailman. I chased the electricians who were working on our house down the street with cucumbers and hot peppers flying in every direction. It was pretty funny. No, wait…you forgot to take some with you.
I then had the good fortune of meeting a woman two nights ago who happens to work for an organization that connects people to charitable organizations and vice versa. What a happy coincidence. She told me that there were places out there that would take my overflowing supply and be grateful to get them. I was delighted. The idea that we can grow a garden to teach our children where food comes from and then be able to share with those people who need it brings joy to my heart.
Here are some of the suggestions that she gave me in case any of you have extra vegetables or fruits that you want to donate:
Women’s Shelters
Houses of Worship
Salvation Army
Food Pantries
Soup Kitchens
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