AmpleHarvest.org Press Releases & News

AmpleHarvest.org Intensifies Relief Efforts to Combat Hunger Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

As Hurricanes Helene and Milton have left a trail of destruction, uprooting lives and exacerbating food insecurity, AmpleHarvest.org is expanding its efforts to combat hunger and aid recovery. The organization, known for its innovative approach to reducing food waste by connecting gardeners with... - October 24, 2024

AmpleHarvest.org Welcomes Louis-Jacques Tanguy to Board of Trustees

AmpleHarvest.org, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to ending food waste and hunger, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Louis-Jacques (“LJ”) Tanguy to its Board of Trustees. LJ brings a wealth of experience from his current role as Chief Accounting Officer and... - October 12, 2024

AmpleHarvest.org Celebrates 15 Years of Combating Hunger with Fresh Food Solutions

Over the past decade and a half, AmpleHarvest.org has grown to encompass a nationwide network of more than 8,200 food pantries, making it easier than ever for gardeners to donate their surplus produce. In celebration of its 15th anniversary, AmpleHarvest.org is introducing a special initiative: the opportunity to sponsor pantry listings in honor or memory of a loved one. - May 16, 2024

Gary Oppenheimer Workshop at American Community Gardening Association Conference

Gary Oppenheimer, founder of AmpleHarvest.org, has been invited to speak at the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) Houston Conference, "Celebrating the Diversity of Growing" on September 27-30, 2023. Oppenheimer will be giving a workshop titled "How AmpleHarvest.org... - September 27, 2023

Gary Oppenheimer to Speak at 2023 Native American Nutrition Conference

Gary Oppenheimer, the founder of AmpleHarvest.org, has been invited to speak at the 2023 Native American Nutrition Conference. The conference, which will take place on September 10-12 in Prior Lake, Minnesota, will bring together Indigenous nutrition experts and Tribal representatives to discuss... - September 13, 2023

AmpleHarvest.org joins USDA’s 2023 Feds Feed Families Campaign to Combat Hunger and Improve Access to Healthy Food

AmpleHarvest.org will again participate in "Feds Feed Families", the annual federal government summer food drive. The 2023 virtual campaign will run from June 26 through September 30. - July 11, 2023

Gary Oppenheimer, of AmpleHarvest.org, Speaking About Information and Faith-Based Solutions to Combat Food Waste and Hunger at 2023 International Gleaning Symposium

AmpleHarvest.org founder and executive director Gary Oppenheimer has been invited to speak at the 2023 International Gleaning Symposium, which will take place May 3-5, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Oppenheimer, a leading advocate for reducing food waste and increasing food security, will be... - May 04, 2023

Gary Oppenheimer, of AmpleHarvest.org, Speaking About Hunger and Food Waste Innovations in Indian Country at National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference on May 7-9, 2023

AmpleHarvest.org founder Gary Oppenheimer has been invited to speak at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference from May 7-9, 2023. The conference, which will be held in Washington, D.C., brings together advocates, policymakers, and experts in the fight against hunger. Oppenheimer's talk will... - May 02, 2023

AmpleHarvest.org Founder to Present at "Addressing Food Waste: How Faiths/Faith Organizations can Connect Gardening Abundance with Vulnerable Communities’ Food Needs"

Gary Oppenheimer, founder and executive director of AmpleHarvest.org, will join panel on addressing food waste at EPA webinar on March 21; Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM ET - March 19, 2023

AmpleHarvest.org Announces Appointment of Martin F. Baumann to Its Board of Directors

AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Martin F. Baumann, Adjunct Professor at The Washington Campus, to its Board of Directors. - May 22, 2021

AmpleHarvest.org Announces Appointment of Beth Rosenstein to Its Board of Directors

AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Beth Rosenstein, Managing Principal for Deloitte Global Consulting Clients & Industries, to its Board of Directors. - April 16, 2021

AmpleHarvest.org Announces New Board President

AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Wendy Gonzalez, Product Marketing Manager at Google, as President of AmpleHarvest.org Board of Directors. - January 15, 2021

Faith Fights Food Waste Launched on World Food Day

Food Waste Weekend relaunched as Faith Fights Food Waste Enabling Clergy of All Faiths to Give Food Waste Sermons Throughout Year - October 18, 2020

AmpleHarvest.org Announces New Board Member

AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Mike Sutterer, CEO of Bonnie Plants, to its Board of Directors. - September 02, 2020

AmpleHarvest.org Empowering America's Gardeners Respond to COVID-19 Crisis

Home Gardeners Can Assist Food Pantries Experiencing a Surge of Need Due to Crisis. - April 01, 2020

AmpleHarvest.org Announces New Board President

AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of John Powers, Deloitte Chief Corporate Development Officer, as President of AmpleHarvest.org Board of Directors. - April 17, 2019

Food Waste Weekend - Thou Shall Not Waste Food

Religious Leaders of All Faiths - Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Others - to Give Sermons on Food Waste and Hunger the Weekend of September 6-8, 2019. - January 31, 2019

AmpleHarvest.org Helping America's Home and Community Gardeners Respond to Government Shutdown

Home Gardeners in Southern Hardiness Zones Can Assist Food Pantries Experiencing a Surge of Need Due to Shutdown - January 10, 2019

AmpleHarvest.org Fights Food Waste and Hunger with Centerpieces for Food Pantries Initiative

AmpleHarvest.org shares tips for creating centerpieces made of fresh produce that can be donated to food pantries. - October 25, 2018

Religious Leaders of All Faiths to Give Sermons on Food Waste

Weekend of September 8-10, 2017 - June 08, 2017

DISH Supports AmpleHarvest.org to Reduce Food Waste During Customer Campaign

Innovative Cause Marketing Campaign Illustrates How Businesses Can Help to Permanently Reduce Food Waste and Hunger Nationwide - June 05, 2017

DISH Cares and AmpleHarvest.org Announce Virtual Food Drive

Dish Network Employees Nationwide Helping to End Hunger by Ending Food Waste - May 25, 2017

2016 "Centerpieces for Pantries" Program Launched

Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 26, 2016

Save the Date: Food Waste Weekend

Weekend of September 23-25, 2016 Set Aside for America’s Clergy Across the Faith Spectrum to Give Sermons on Food Waste - August 10, 2016

Ampleharvest.org Invites Home/Community Gardeners to Participate in Garden Food Waste Survey

Asking the question: How much more do you grow than you can use? - April 14, 2016

AmpleHarvest.org Launches Centerpieces for Pantries

Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 22, 2015

7,000th Food Pantry Joins AmpleHarvest.org

One out of every five food pantries in America can now receive fresh food from a local grower because of the growing AmpleHarvest.org network. - October 11, 2014

US Government's "Feds Feed Families" Food Drive Partners with AmpleHarvest.org

As many as one million additional growers nationwide can share excess garden produce with a local food pantry. - July 18, 2014

AmpleHarvest.org Founder / Executive Director Gary Oppenheimer Named 2013 Purpose Prize Fellow

The Purpose Prize honors Americans 60 and older solving the world’s toughest social problems. - November 27, 2013

AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative

Nationwide hunger/food waste non-profit urges replacing holiday table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to then be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2013

AmpleHarvest.org to be Recognized for Exceptional Service by Points of Light

Honorees to include New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Citi and cancer survivor, Amy Paterson - October 04, 2013

AmpleHarvest.org and Gardener’s Supply Company Launch “Pledge-A-Veg” Photo Contest

Opportunity for a gardener donating food to a nearby food pantry to win a $300 gift certificate from Gardener’s Supply Company. - August 20, 2013

AmpleHarvest.org to be Presented at International Philanthropy Conference in Athens Greece

Panel exploring best practice examples and new ideas for the non-profit sector to highlight AmpleHarvest.org's solution to hunger and food waste. - June 18, 2013

AmpleHarvest.org Signs 6,000th Food Pantry

Nationwide Registry Enabling Millions of Home Growers to Donate Excess Garden Produce Now Working with 20% of America’s Food Pantries. - June 04, 2013

AmpleHarvest.org Receives $10,000 Grant from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Grant awarded as part of a nutrition initiative helping those living with HIV/AIDS, to an innovative cloud based hunger/nutrition campaign that enables millions of growers to donate excess garden produce to local food pantries. - February 12, 2013

AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of Last Year's Successful "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative

Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign recommends replacing Thanksgiving table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2012

AmpleHarvest.org Receives $50,000 Grant from Newman's Own Foundation

Grant Award as Part of Nutrition Initiative - October 25, 2012

Graham Kerr Headlines AmpleHarvest Seattle Festival Which Will Provide Fresh Produce to Local Food Bank

Locally Grown Fresh Food to Become Increasingly Available to Food Bank Clients as AmpleHarvest.org, the Internet Solution to Hunger and Malnutrition, Comes to the Seattle Area. - August 15, 2012

AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Marks Its Three Year Anniversary

Fresh food previously unable to tens of millions of food pantry clients nationwide becomes increasingly available as AmpleHarvest.org, now three years old, enables more than 5,100 food pantries across all 50 states become “visible” to local growers with excess garden produce. - May 22, 2012