We believe that sustainable agriculture is not only about caring for the land, but also about caring for the health and well being of a community. Each year our farm is proud to donate fields-worth of our fresh produce in bulk to the food banks in our growing areas. Here's how you can help grow the good we can do!
There are still have too many children, working families and individuals in our communities battling hunger. Food banks are desperate for healthy food donations. You can help make a difference. Now through our Donate-A-Box program, anyone can join our farm's efforts to provide fresh, nutritious produce to families and individuals in need. It's quick and easy to donate online. Every box counts!
“As farmers become more connected to their communities, it becomes their job to further connect their harvest to all people – even those who find it difficult to pay for the healthy food they need to nourish their families. The Donate-A-Box program has allowed us to grow the good we can do by making it easy for anyone to donate healthy, nutritious produce to those in need. We are humbled by the generosity of our customers and community members in support of this program.”
THADDEUS BARSOTTI, FARM FRESH TO YOU
“Donate-A-Box provides the highest quality, most nutritious food to our food pantry clients. Having the boxes delivered to us also saves us money on transportation.”
BARBARA ABBOTT, SF-MARIN FOOD BANK
“The Donate-A-Box program is bringing a variety of fresh produce to our clients in a convenient way, All the basics are there for a week of healthy eating, and every donated box makes a significant impact on the lives of the families we serve.”
JAMES A. FLOROS, THE JACOBS & CUSHMAN SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK
9850 Distribution Avenue
San Diego, CA 92121
Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank (JCSDFB) provides food to people in need, advocates for the hungry and educates the public about hunger-related issues. The Food Bank feeds nearly 320,000 people every month in communities throughout San Diego County. In the fiscal year 2013-2014, the Food Bank distributed nearly 20 million pounds of food to individuals and families in need.
www.sandiegofoodbank.org
3333 Third Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95817
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is a local, privately funded, non-profit organization serving families in need since 1976. A staff of 45 and several thousand volunteers accomplish SFBFS’ mission of assisting those in need by alleviating their immediate pain and problems and by moving them toward self-sufficiency and financial independence.
www.sacramentofoodbank.org
900 Pennsylvania Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94107
With a mission to end hunger, the SF-Marin Food Bank (SFMFB) play a central role in the food assistance network for their communities, where one in four residents struggles to make ends meet. Families, seniors and individuals are supported by the food they deliver to 450 partnering organizations, including 240 weekly grocery pantries. Each week, their programs serve more than 147,000 people. Other vital resources provided include nutrition education classes and pre-screening for food stamp benefits.
www.sfmfoodbank.org
1244 Fortna Avenue
Woodland, CA 95776
Founded in 1970, the Yolo Food Bank (YFB) has grown from a backyard gleaning program that provided a few thousand pounds of food a year, to the largest hunger relief organization in the county and the only one with the resources to receive, sort, store and distribute more than three million pounds of food annually. This is achieved by a staff of 18 full-time and part-time employees and more than 400 active volunteers.
www.yolofoodbank.org
3600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1500
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Since 1896 Volunteers of America Greater Los Angeles (VOA) has provided a diverse range of human services throughout the community. They serve greater Los Angeles in the areas of children’s services, youth programs, housing, senior and veterans services, homelessness, and recovery from substance abuse. The organization takes donations of fresh produce for their programs.
www.voala.org
1710 22nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Westside Food Bank's (WFB) mission is to distribute food to local agencies with food assistance programs and to reduce food waste on the Westside of Los Angeles County. As the food bank warehouse for the Westside since 1981, they annually distribute more than 4.4 million pounds of food to over 70 local social service agencies.
www.westsidefoodbankca.org
Federal funds for this project were awarded under the Local Food Promotion Program of the Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
