July 18 - September 26, 2009
Share the Harvest 2009
Sow a Row for Hunger
Share the Harvest is a program based on the "victory gardens" concept, from World War II. Home gardeners grow extra vegetables and donate them to Philabundance. Philabundance asks local and community gardeners to grow extra fuits and vegetables or collect any surplus produce from their gardens to donate towards the fight against hunger. Schools, churches and other organizations dedicate gardens to Share the Harvest, so they can donate all the produce.
Donations from local gardens increase the supply of fresh vegetables to those in need of these essential sources of good nutrition. Unfortunately, fruits and vegetables are the first things cut from the grocery list when money is tight. Share the Harvest is a great way for neighbors to help the increasing number of families experiencing financial challenges.
Fruits and vegetables collected at Share the Harvest drop-off locations are distributed to through Philabundance’s network of member agencies in the Delaware Valley who put produce into the hands of people who need it most. A portion of the produce is utilized in Philabundance’s Community Kitchen (PCK) program, which trains low-income adults for jobs in the food-service industry. The students prepare meals, which is provided to children and families in emergency shelters in Philadelphia.
Enjoy the feeling of helping others while you enjoy growing your garden
Don’t forget the fruits & veggies and bring your excess every Saturday morning
from July 18 through September 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, drop-off tables are set up at:
Bucks County
Carousel Gardens
591 Durham Rd
Newtown, PA
P: 215-598-0202
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Chester County
Gardner’s Landscape Nursery
535 E. Uwchlan Avenue
Chester Springs, PA
610-363-5455
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Delaware County
Rose Tree Park
1971 N. Providence Rd.
Media, PA
P: 484-494-4988
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Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media, PA 19063
P: 610-876-7116
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Montgomery County
St. Asaphs
27 Conshohocken State Rd.
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Smith & Hawken
1225 Montrose Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA
P: 610-526-9314
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Albrecht's Garden Center Nursery
650 Montgomery Ave
Narberth, PA
610-664-4300
Philadelphia County
Laurel Hill Gardens
8125 Germantown Ave.
Chestnut Hill, PA
P: 215-247-9490
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Camden County
Springdale Farms
1638 S. Springdale Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ
P: 856-424-8674
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