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Milwaukee's Veggie Chop Shop uses farmers' excess produce to feed those in need

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Published September 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM MDT

A program called the Veggie Chop Shop enlists volunteers to gather extra produce from farmers' markets that would otherwise go to waste. They then cook meals for people facing food insecurity.

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