Edible Garden Tips

It’s Harvest Time!

What will you do with all the produce your garden is churning out this time of year? Don’t let the bounty go to waste! Here are some suggestions:

SHARE

· Share food with your friends and neighbors.

· Donate food to Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV), Community Outreach Inc., Jamming for the Hungry, Marys River Gleaners, or one of the many other organizations in the area. See below (under 'Donate Surplus') for details.

· Post to “Corvallis Garden Share” on Facebook.

· Sell excess produce at the Corvallis Community Table at the Saturday Farmers Market.

PRESERVE

· Can, freeze, dehydrate.

· Keep your well-being in mind – learn to preserve safely.

· Get reliable food preservation information at OSU Extension. See this link.

Emergency Preparedness

Keep a week’s supply of ready-to-eat food on hand in case of emergencies. Choose dehydrated, canned, or prepared foods that will not require refrigeration. Don’t forget about drinking water too.

Food Action Team Edible Garden Group

We’re all about food! Visit the Food Action Team's website at this link for information on all the programs of the Edible Garden Group. Join us!

DONATE YOUR SURPLUS
Feel free to contact the program to verify their times, location, etc.
Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV)
4786 SW Philomath Blvd. M-F, 9 am-5 pm. Call Hotline Advocate for info.
cardv.org • 541-754-0110 or 1-800-927-0197

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Community Outreach Inc.
865 NW Reiman Ave., Corvallis. Shelter and food pantry. 8 am-9pm Mon-Sat, call ahead to donate.
communityoutreachinc.org • 541-758-3000
Jackson Street Youth Shelter
555 NW Jackson Ave. 9 am-7 pm daily. Call ahead.
www.jsysi.org • 541-754-2404
Jammin’ for the Hungry
Fresh or frozen fruit only. Call for locations and times.
Sara Power • outreach@corvallisfumc.org • 541-231-6772
Marys River Gleaners
At Pioneer Park (south of Philomath Blvd between 15th St. and downtown exit). Fri. 8 am-2:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-1:30 pm.
Cookie Johnson • cookiej3@msn.com • 541-497-9019
Neighbor to Neighbor (Philomath)
College United Methodist Church (Social Hall), 1123 Main St, Philomath. Dropo : Tues. 9:30-11:30 am; Dinner: 5:30-6:30 pm
Glenda • collegeumc.com • 541-929-2412 or 541-929-6614
OSU Emergency Food Pantry
Call ahead to donate and for directions.
541-737-3747 or 541-737-3473 studentlife.oregonstate.edu/hsrc/osu-emergency-food-pantry • foodpantry.hsrc@oregonstate.edu
Philomath Food Bank
360 S. 9th St., Philomath, Tues. 4:30-7:30 pm, Thur. 9 am-12 noon.
Dot Richardson & Colene Lamberty • www.philomathcommunityservices.org • 541-929-2499 ext. 4
Philomath Community Gleaners
360 S. 9th St., Philomath, Wed. 4 pm-6:30 pm, Sat. 1 pm-4 pm.
Norma Bronson • www.philomathcommunityservices.org • 541-929-2499
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
501 NW 25th St., Corvallis. Mon-Fri 1:30-4 pm, call ahead to donate.
541-757-1998 ext. 317

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South Corvallis Food Bank
1800 SW 3rd St. Suite 110 (behind Corvallis Furniture). Drop o close to opening times.
Mon. & Wed. 1-3 pm, Thur. 5-7 pm, Sat. 10 am-12 noon.
Sheila or Martha • www.southcorvallisfoodbank.org • sheila@southcorvallisfoodbank.org • 541-753-4263
Stone Soup Corvallis
Weekdays, drop o at St. Mary’s Church, 501 NW 25th St.
(Enter from 23rd St. parking lot.)
Mon. & Thur., 1-6 pm; Wed. & Fri., 8 am-12 noon.
Weekends, drop o at First Christian Church, 602 SW Madison St. (south entrance). Sat. 9 am-12 noon, Sun. 3:30-7 pm. stonesoupinfo@comcast.net • Susan Dunham • 541-757-9725
SALE
Community Table
The Corvallis Community Table is a consignment booth at the bustling Sum- mer Corvallis Farmers’ Market. Everyone from backyard gardeners to small farms can sell their locally grown plants, veggies, and value added products. locallygrown.org • 541-740-1542 • PO Box 2602, Corvallis, OR 97339 

If you need help picking, contact the Gleaners and Susan James, Gleaning and Volunteer Programs Coordinator
Linn Benton Food Share
sjames@communityservices.us
541-758-2645
Check out the rest of the Corvallis Garden Resource Guide at this link
Check out the Sustainable Corvallis website for lots more great information at this link.