Since 1978, The Minnesota Project has worked hard to support sustainable food production, policies and energy consumption. It has also turned Minnesotans' green thumbs into philanthropy.

The new Garden Gleaning Project helps local gardeners donate their fresh produce directly to food shelves. Want to get your hands dirty but don't have a garden?

Volunteer with The Minnesota Project's Fruits of the City program, gathering fresh fruit from backyard trees and orchards.

Anna Befort, MNSights Magazine, a publication of Minnesota Philanthropy Partners. Learn more about this featured nonprofit by watching the MN Partners Nonprofits to Know video.