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a Row for the Hungry is a national public
service campaign developed by the Garden Writers Association
to encourage gardeners to grow a little extra produce for
those in need. Almost 12 million pounds of fresh produce
have been donated through PAR since its inception in 1995.
PAR’s goal is to help to feed the hungry by establishing PAR
networks in communities everywhere in North America.
The American Horticultural Society is partnering with PAR to
establish the National Capital Area Campaign. The AHS’s
headquarters at River Farm will serve as a community
collection point for northern Virginia and the surrounding
metropolitan DC area.
PAR is rooted in the long-standing tradition of gardeners
sharing bountiful harvests with others. Sharing can happen
on many levels. Home gardeners, schools, church groups,
youth and community organizations, and area businesses can
all help make a difference for their neighbors who
experience hunger or the threat of hunger. According to the
Capital Area Food Bank, on average, 1 pound of food is
equivalent to 1 meal, so every little bit helps.
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