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Harvest Time at the Food Pantry Gardens

10/16/2025 07:56:59 AM

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On August 22 a merry group from TBE came together to volunteer at the Emmett Schulte Food Pantry Garden. We enjoyed the beautiful weather, lovely scenery, and each other’s company while helping with the harvest. The tomatoes, cucumbers, string beans, and raspberries we picked (and sometimes tasted!) will be distributed through the Catholic Multicultural Center’s food pantry and served at their once-a-week free community meal (where many of us volunteer). In just 2 hours we picked over 152 pounds of produce! 

Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens have been in existence for over 20 years and have grown tremendously since their first inception. There are now 10 gardens located throughout Dane County that provide fresh, nutritious and culturally relevant produce (tomatillos, for example, for our Latino/a neighbors), to local food pantries, community meal programs and school programs. This year the program has sent produce to 30 food pantries throughout Dane County! It relies on volunteers to carry out this mission and our participation is greatly appreciated.

TBE has been doing this project for several year now. People return because it’s fun and social, while also giving to the community. We hope many of you will join us next summer!

October 16, 2025 24 Tishrei 5786