Help support our neighbors in need by providing locally grown, farm-fresh food.

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With 1 in 10 Minnesotans struggling with hunger, we can't afford to allow any food to go to waste. The Harvest to Home initiative works closely with farmers throughout Minnesota to efficiently and effectively collect excess produce so that we are able to provide locally grown, farm fresh food to our neighbors in need.

This program, which began six years ago through the work of six Feeding America food banks that support Minnesota, has received and distributed more than five million pounds of donated, locally grown surplus produce. But while the number of pounds collected has increased, so has the need for this fresh, nutritious food.

By working together we can pioneer new ways to reduce waste, better utilize resources available in this land of plenty and help bring more food to those in our community who are hungry.

How you can help

Watch for donation opportunities, share information with your associates and vendors or participate by doing any of the following:

• Surplus produce: If you find yourself with extra vegetables or fruit that you are unable to sell or won’t be able to use, we ask that you consider donating them.
• Less-than-perfect produce: Donate less-than-ideal food that is still perfectly edible to our neighbors in need.
• Land: Dedicate extra land to grow fresh food for food banks.

Donation Facts

No donation is too small. We can connect you directly with an agency that will accept your donation.

• No donation is too large. We accept bulk shipments and some food banks may be willing to pick it up from your location.
• We accept fresh produce.
• With our distribution network we can respond quickly to capture your donation.
• Donations made in good faith are protected from liability by the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act which was signed into law on October 1, 1996.

Get Involved

For more information or to get involved, simply call toll free to 877.547.0245, email produce@2harvest.org or fill out the short form below and we will contact you shortly.