Maine Harvest for Hunger

Home Gardeners, Farmers, Businesses, Schools, and Civic Groups…

You Can Make a Difference!

What would your summer be like without the tastes of sweet corn-on-the-cob, crisp green beans or juicy melon? Help make the tastes of summer a reality for all Mainers by joining other farmers and gardeners who are donating fresh fruits and vegetables to Maine Harvest for Hunger.

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freshly harvested produce that is packaged in plastic bags and cardboard boxes
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UMaine Extension Gleaning Handbook

Adapting traditional gleaning to bring fresh, locally grown food to neighbors in need — this handbook shows you how.

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Statewide Yearly Totals Since Inception

Infographic showing statewide donations in pounds from the year 2000 through 2025, titled “Maine Harvest for Hunger Statewide Yearly Totals Since Inception.” Text within infographic reads “We are now over 4,437,100 pounds! ,” 2025 Total: 334,103, Total Since Inception: 4,437,103.” Follow the link below, “View the Totals,” for year-by-year totals.

In 2025, Maine Harvest for Hunger volunteers grew, gleaned, and distributed 334,103 pounds of fresh produce, valued at $634,796 to 414 food security agencies throughout the state. We partnered with 579 farms, community gardens, and individuals on these efforts.

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Questions?

For more information about Harvest for Hunger, contact your local county Extension office or complete and submit our contact form.

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