Harvest Hub
Harvest Hub moves fresh produce from harvest to homes preserves abundance, and returns nutrients to the soil through a community-driven, closed-loop system between community partners and residents of the City of Greenbelt.
About
Harvest Hub directly supports food-insecure Greenbelt residents. In partnership with the City of Greenbelt, every contribution helps build a stronger, healthier neighborhood. Together, we can reduce food waste while ensuring no one goes without fresh, nutritious food.
Goals:
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Partner with the Greenbelt Farmer’s Market, The COOP, and community gardeners to collect, distribute, and store leftover locally grown produce June-November.
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Supplement the City’s existing food distribution efforts by offering an additional distribution of fresh produce to individuals and families.
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Create and store freeze-dried food packets to serve community members in need.
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Conduct workshops on food safety, storage, and canning for community residents.
Donations
Interested in partnering with us or donating your fresh produce? All donations are distributed to families in need within the Greenbelt community. Your contributions directly support food-insecure households.
We accept:
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Fresh produce (fruits and vegetables)
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Coffee and teas
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Fresh juices
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Bread and baked goods
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Other perishable surplus items
2026 Collection Schedule
📅 Sunday, June 14
📅 Sunday, July 12
📅 Sunday, August 9
📅 Sunday, September 13
📅 Sunday, October 11
📅 Sunday, November 8
Drop-off Hours: During the Greenbelt Farmers Market 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Harvest Hub Trailer at Greenbelt City Municipal Building
You may participate in one collection or all six — partnerships are completely flexible.
Contact: Email greenbeltgrows.org for more information on becoming a vendor partner or donating fresh produce.
Volunteer Opportunities
Harvest Hub is looking for volunteers who are interested in participating in monthly food cycle.
Collection Volunteer: On-site collection of produce at the Farmer’s Market and the Coop and move collected food to the Harvest Hub. Prep and clean trailer for next round of distribution (Sunday).
Distribution Team: Manage the distribution of food from Harvest Hub to community members (Tuesday).
Composting Team: Manage proper composting techniques at city composting locations with food from the Harvest Hub that needs to be disposed of.
Click Here to sign up to volunteer with the Harvest Hub.
