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Local Farm Donates Produce to Combat Hunger Crisis

10/7/2025

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Terry O’Brien of Hungry Heart Farm donates unsellable produce to Gather in Kingston, N.H., aiding hunger relief.
Nearly 150,000 New Hampshire residents face hunger, with a 30% rise in demand at smaller pantries.
Gather rescued 267,000 pounds in 2024, about 200,000 meals, and serves about 10,500 people monthly.
Gleaning programs collected 65,000 pounds in 2024, and local-farm partnerships expand gleaning efforts.

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Story summary

Terry O’Brien of Hungry Heart Farm donates unsellable produce to Gather in Kingston, N.H., aiding hunger relief.
Nearly 150,000 New Hampshire residents face hunger, with a 30% rise in demand at smaller pantries.
Gather rescued 267,000 pounds in 2024, about 200,000 meals, and serves about 10,500 people monthly.
Gleaning programs collected 65,000 pounds in 2024, and local-farm partnerships expand gleaning efforts.