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Barbara Murphy: Hi, I'm Barbara Murphy, statewide chair of the University of Main Cooperative
Extension's Maine Harvest for Hunger program. I'm here in Oxford County today at the Maine
Harvest for Hunger garden. This is one example of how people participate in giving produce
to those in need.
Woman 1: The Harvest for Hunger gardens give people like me who want to make a difference
and somehow feel like they're changing things for the better, it gives us an opportunity
to come and do that with people who share our concerns and also with people who need
fresh produce.
Woman 2: I come out because if it wasn't for this program, I'd have no vegetables. This
program is excellent. I've never heard of such a thing. I think it's wonderful what
these people do.
Woman 3: It's so much fun to share, it really is. It's just so much fun to meet all of the
people. They're just so grateful. Every time they come through, they're just so grateful.
There are never any complaints. We have such a good time.
Man 1: Last year, they had a good turnout, but this year, sometimes, there's been as
many as 100 people come out. That's really good because we're in a very poor area, jobs
aren't as plentiful, and with the general economy and everything, plus the fact that
I think the value of the fresh vegetables is a good thing, much more nutritious.
Man 2: My wife and I come every week because we're on Social Security. That's like low
income. So, it does help us a lot what we get here from those folks.
Woman 4: What I love the best is that it's about community building. It's more than just
raising produce. It's coming together and growing as a community. By the end of the
season, we're all friends. We've made new friends. We've felt like we've accomplished
something. It's a wonderful experience.