Garden Share
Garden Share encompasses several growing and harvesting programs that bring freshly grown food to Community Food Share.
Community Garden Donations
In collaboration with Earth’s Table, volunteers grow and harvest produce for Community Food Share. Local home gardeners also share their bounties by donating freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
How to donate food from your garden:
Donations are accepted Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM at Community Food Share: 650 S. Taylor Avenue, Louisville. Bring donations to our main lobby. We’re happy to help unload large harvests, and know that no donation is too small!
Donations made to Community Food Share are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Hey Home Gardeners!
Do you want to help Community Food Share provide fresh, delicious produce for individuals facing food insecurity? Pledge to Grow a Row for Community Food Share in 2019! When you sign up, you’ll receive an informational starter packet with tips on organic gardening and post-harvest handling.
No place to plant? Join a community garden:
Earth’s Table: www.earths-table.org | (303) 859-1733
Growing Gardens: www.growinggardens.org | (303) 443-9952
Colorado State University Extension Office: www.extension.colostate.edu | (303) 678-6238
Colorado Master Gardener Program in Boulder County | www.cmg.colostate.edu/outreach/Boulder.shtml | (303) 678-6238
Gleaning
Local farms call Community Food Share when they have an abundant harvest or it’s time to plant a new crop. But our ability to collect and distribute this incredibly fresh produce is dependent on volunteer availability — help us collect it by volunteering as a gleaner.
If you are interested in helping glean food on our behalf, contact our Garden Share Coordinator at (303) 525-3491 or gardenshare@communityfoodshare.org. Opportunities arise at short notice, so you will be added to our “on-call” list.
Are you a farmer interested in partnering with Community Food Share?
Colorado farmers supply us with fresh, local agricultural products, including fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and grains. Visit our “Food Industry Donors” webpage or contact our Food Resource Coordinator at (303) 652-3663 ext. 222 for more information.