HOW IT WORKS
Pumpkins For Pigs fills the gap between human-consumable food and compost by redirecting viable foodstuffs to animals. We built a growing network of donation sites – farms, animal sanctuaries, and rescues – that accept a variety of food they can feed to their animals.
Getting involved is easy!
WHAT CAN BE DONATED?
Accepted Items (aka Donations) are those foodstuffs, foliage, and non-food items that a given Donation Site would like to receive from their community. This may include dry goods that have expired in the last three months. Processed foods such as snacks are not accepted. All donations must be free of mold and decorations.
Donation Sites may accept some of all of the following items:
- Pumpkins (carved and/or uncarved)
- Gourds
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Brewer’s Grains
- Bread
- Pastries
- Dry Goods
- Cornstalks
- Hay
- Straw
- Evergreen trees (free of decorations & dyes/sprays)
- Evergreen wreaths (free of decorations and dyes/spray)
- Kiddie pools
- Outdoor plastic playhouses
HOW DO I DONATE?
Cattle come running for a sweet treat! Video: Kimes Family Farm.
I HAVE PRODUCE TO DONATE
- Find a Donation Site near you.
- Pick / Schedule your donation day.
- Drop off your donation and take photos of your impact.
- Share your impact on social media and tag us! @pumpkinsforpigs
MY FOOD PANTRY HAS EXTRAS TO GIVE
- Complete the Pantry Extras Intake form.
- We will review your form and contact you to discuss your needs.
- We will match you with a Donation Site and help you coordinate pick-ups.
- Share your impact on social media and tag us! @pumpkinsforpigs
HOW DO I RECEIVE DONATIONS?
Two goats sharing a pumpkin at dawn at 56 Hooves. Photo: 56 Hooves.
I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE DONATIONS
- Complete the Registration form.
- Receive confirmation that your profile is ready.
- Order your lawn signs.
- Accept donations!
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 1096
Leesburg, VA 20177-1096