Safe Growing Practices
- Protect garden from wild and domestic animal contamination
- Use a clean water source
- Use safe soil amendments
Safe Harvesting Practices
- Do not harvest produce if you feel under the weather (COVID symptoms)
- Use clean hands or gloves
- Use clean and sanitized tools for harvesting
- Use clean receptacle or bag to store freshly harvested produce
Considerations for Produce Donations
- Remove or rinse off as much visible dirt as possible
- If possible, trim off unusable portion (rhubarb leaves, lettuce roots, ETC)
- Keep produce separated by type in clean containers or bags
- No sign of mold, spoilage, or insects
We cannot accept:
- Home canned goods
- Home prepared foods
- Overripe, spoiled, or damaged produce
Donation instructions:
- Monday-Friday, normal Food Bank hours*
- Park in main lot and walk over to door marked “Deliveries”
- Ask for assistance
*Please deliver all produce or perishable items directly to a Fishline staff member or volunteer.