Share the Harvest

Here’s an idea that’s so right, it’s hard to believe no one’s thought of this before. The Grunion Gazette reported on Cathy Clarkin’s ingenious solution to many a home gardener’s nightmare—more produce than they can consume. Her new group, SoCal Harvest, will collect surplus vegetables from area gardeners and deliver them to Food Finders to feed needy people. According to the paper, the group gathered 900 pounds of produce on January 19, which was sent to three different local food banks. Homeless people usually receive canned and dried donations, so fruits and vegetables fresh off the vine are a rare treat.

I’ve yet to plant my tomatoes in my nearly fermented compost, but when they finally bear fruit, I’ll definitely want to contribute to this worthy cause. In the meantime, the group also needs volunteers to pick fruit too.