Gardens can be unpredictable and often end up producing way more than we need and use (tomato surplus from an employee garden - yikes!). Rather than tossing these tomatoes and extra produce into the compost, donate them to your local food pantry or food distribution agency. This is a great way to teach kids about reducing waste and also about the benefits of giving back to the community. ⠀ When you're planning for the next garden season consider looking into the Plant a Row for the Hungry Program or gardeners Garden to Give program to actively involve your kids and students in addressing food security issues in their community. #kidsgardening #gardentogive #reducefoodwaste #giveback #givebacktothecommunity #kidswhocare #kidsgarden #fooddonation