Get to know your local gardeners and fruit tree owners, they’re flooded with extras right now

Most gardeners love sharing food. I have a neighbor begging me to take zucchini. I have cucumbers that are going to waste, plus tons of garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, and several other things that I would happily give away.

If you're living somewhere people have large yards, many of them have mature fruit trees and the owners would be happy for someone to come pick stuff so it doesn't fall onto the ground and rot.

Don't be shy about asking around in person or on local free stuff groups.