Second Harvist here in Knoxville takes produce as well.... we gave a significant amount last year to them and will do the same again this year. We take it directly to a local church that distributes it to the needy. I also give alot away to friends and neighbors. I figure since I have the space, it is as easy to plant 8 plants as 4...
However, one of the things I have started this year is planting things at different times... My goal this year is to have squash (yellow) and zuchinni all the way into late september - till freeze... I have been picking squash for more than a month and will be planting again just after the 4th of July... I am also planting winter squash and more beans at the same time....