Don't know what to do with your pumpkins after Halloween? Donate them at these 24 places

Cameron Goodnight, Delaware News Journal
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As many Delawareans move past Halloween and prepare for Thanksgiving, some may be looking for ways to get rid of pumpkins.

Pumpkins for Pigs, a nationwide organization that collects uncarved, non-inked and non-painted pumpkins, may be able to help. The group's website is where you can find local farms that are accepting donations of pumpkins and gourds for sheep, chickens and, of course, pigs.

Here are several options to dispose of pumpkins in the Delaware area, according to Pumpkins for Pigs.

New Castle County

Pumpkins can be donated at farms up and down Delaware.
Pumpkins can be donated at farms up and down Delaware.

Heritage Hollow: 1306 Holletts Corner Road, Clayton; (302) 331-8313, call ahead of time

Grateful Acres: 697 Vance Neck Road, Middletown; (302) 464-8847

Markland: 701 S. Cox St., Middletown; (302) 943-9795, call ahead of time

Kent County 

Brode’s SPA Acres: 886 Raughley Hill Road, Harrington; (302) 228-5892

Cedar Creek Farm: 3851 Bouy Blvd., Milford; (302) 228-4509

Goves Hobby Farm: 3922 Foxhunters Road, Harrington; (302) 943-9795

Happy Tails Ranchita: 1359 Peach Basket Road, Felton; (240) 856-3647, please drop off in front or over the gate

Huck and Buck Farm: 765 Smyrna Landing Road, Smyrna; (302) 540-7448, call ahead of time.

Willow Run Farm: 1518 Vandyke Greensping Road, Smyrna; (253) 269-8022, text or call ahead of time

Landslide Farm: 2638 Woodyard Road, Harrington; (302) 566-6418; drop off by tractor near the driveway

Pear Tree Farm: 509 Pear Tree Lane, Harrington; (302) 382-4712

Piggott Family Farm: 20230 S Dupont Highway, Harrington; (530) 338-9903, call ahead of time

Sussex County 

Sufficient Grace Farm: 13942 Teatown Road, Greenwood; (302) 344-8169, call ahead of time

The Hens Den: 28953 Lewes Georgetown, Lewes Highway; (382) 448-5813

Wall 2 Wall Farms LLC: 10295 Clendaniel Pond Road, Lincoln; (302) 943-9795, call ahead of time or willing to pick up

Agrestic Acres Farmstead: 10414 Agrestic Acres Lane, Ellendale; (302) 542-1471, call for directions or willing to pick up

Apple Blossom Bayou: 17286 Apple Tree Road, Bridgeville; (302) 212-7385, call ahead of time

Black Swamp Farmstead: 1053 Black Swamp Road, Felton; (650) 996-4130; please drop off at the corner of the driveway

Boykin Family Farm: 14172 Wootten Road, Laurel; (302) 386-7121

Pig Deal Farm: 14272 Wooten Road, Laurel; (302) 236-0344, text ahead of time and drop off at driveway

Kaufmann Farms: 22646 Bloxom School Road, Seaford; (302) 536-8658

Peacefield Farm: 9274 Shawnee Road, Greenwood; (973) 513-3455, call ahead of time

SaltyBirds & Swine Hobby Farm: 12769 Reynolds Road, Milton; (302)-381-1574

Sassafras Farmstead: 21155 Sassafras Lane, Georgetown; (302)-752-6062

What else to do with leftover pumpkins: You can compost or make food

Thanksgiving giveaways: Food Bank of Delaware to host annual food distribution, still accepting donations

Contact reporter Cameron Goodnight at cgoodnight@delawareonline.com or by calling or texting 302-324-2208. Follow him on Twitter at @CamGoodnight.

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