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Carlsbad, CA 92009
ProduceGood has exciting news...we are launching a NEW program! You will be helping us divert food from landfills to feed those in need by sorting through and rescuing fresh produce that cannot be sold at Jimbo's in Carlsbad. We are seeking to build a team of 4-6 volunteers from Carlsbad, Encinitas, and the surrounding area to help us launch this exciting new program. Prior to the volunteer's arrival, Jimbo's staff will set aside fruits and vegetables unfit for sale (partially damaged, cosmetic issues, "ugly", etc.). Volunteers will sort edible produce from produce that will be sent to compost. Volunteers will then transport the rescued bounty (~200 pounds) to a local feeding agency. To sign up for volunteer shifts, please visit our VolunteerHub page directly, and sign up for the days and times that work best for you. https://producegood.volunteerhub.com
Date Posted: Sep 18, 2023
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Encinitas, CA 92024
ProduceGood's food-recovery program, Market Share, combines the fun of farmers markets with volunteering and picking up fresh, healthy produce to feed a wide variety of San Diego's food insecure. These people include children, seniors, veterans, low and no-income individuals, people in recovery, and those who often struggle to meet their basic nutritional needs. You will be helping us divert food from landfills to feed those in need by picking up the fresh produce from vendors at the Leucadia Farmers Market which volunteers drive and deliver to our receiving agency partners. We operate our Market Share program at the Leucadia and Hillcrest Farmers Market every Sunday from 1:00pm - 2:30pm, and the La Jolla Farmers Market from 12:00pm. We are looking for individuals to help us in a one-time capacity, or in an ongoing volunteer position. If you are interested in helping us drive and deliver the harvest to our receiving agency please contact our Resource Development Lead, Shannon, at producegood.shannon@gmail.com for more information. REQUIREMENTS: -If under 18 years old, please be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone for the duration of the event. -Ability to lift up to 35 pounds at a time. -Passion for creating equitable food systems and creating a healthier environment! Sign up directly on our website https://producegood.volunteerhub.com/. Once you register as a volunteer you can register for events in our calendar. Choose a date and location that works best for you. Please note you must register and sign a waiver to join us. Sharing has never been sweeter!
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2023
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Valley Center, CA 92082
Join us on a local North County grove from 9am - 11:30am on Monday - Thursday mornings year around. This volunteer opportunity is for people of all ages and gets you out with the butterflies and bees, picking citrus by hand or with a picker pole and preparing it for transport. This position is influential in actively picking healthy produce for San Diego’s food insecure and preventing this excess from going to waste. Volunteers learn how to utilize picking poles to reach fruit and become part of produce rescue through community-driven work. This position allows volunteers to experience firsthand the tactical aspect of food recovery principles and become ambassadors of sustainable food systems. Sign up directly on our website https://producegood.volunteerhub.com/. Once you sign up as a volunteer you can register for available events in our calendar. Choose a date and location that works best for you. Please note you must register and sign a waiver to join us. Sharing has never been sweeter! For more information, please feel free to reach out to our Community Orchard Program Lead, Shannon, at producegood.shannon@gmail.com .
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2023
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San Diego, CA 92103
Location: Hillcrest Farmers Market Day: Sundays Time: 1:15pm - 2:30pm Spend your mid Sunday afternoon gleaning produce at Hillcrest Farmers Market for organizations with a focus on food security. You will be directly involved with logistics, engaging with vendors to determine their need for bins which are used to collect excess produce that otherwise would go to waste. Food Recovery Volunteers also have time to experience the market and enjoy local food. After a short break, you will pick up full bins, assist with weighing and recording of poundage in our Market Share App, as well as pack produce for transport. Below is a video with more details explaining the entire Market Share and Food Recovery Volunteer duties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6iBte1L7wE&t=7s If you enjoy farmers markets and want to spend your afternoon rescuing food for people in need, we would love to hear from you. Email Community Orchard Program Lead, Shannon Pritchett at producegood.shannon@gmail.com to learn more. Sign up directly on our website https://producegood.volunteerhub.com/. Once you register as a volunteer you can register for events in our calendar. Choose a date and location that works best for you. Please note you must register and sign a waiver to join us. Sharing has never been sweeter! ProduceGood is a local nonprofit whose mission is to build an active and engaged community committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate hunger, reclaim and re-purpose waste and promote the health and well-being of all.
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2023
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Escondido, CA 92029
Join us on a local North County grove from 9am - 12pm on Saturday mornings January - August. This volunteer opportunity is for people of all ages and gets you out with the butterflies and bees, picking citrus by hand or with a picker pole and preparing it for transport. This position is influential in actively picking healthy produce for San Diego’s food insecure and preventing this excess from going to waste. Volunteers learn how to utilize picking poles to reach fruit and become part of produce rescue through community-driven work. This position allows volunteers to experience firsthand the tactical aspect of food recovery principles and become ambassadors of sustainable food systems. Sign up directly on our website https://producegood.volunteerhub.com/. Once you sign up as a volunteer you can register for available events in our calendar. Choose a date and location that works best for you. Please note you must register and sign a waiver to join us. Sharing has never been sweeter! For more information, please contact our Community Orchard Program Lead, Shannon, at producegood.shannon@gmail.com.
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2023
