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SITES NEEDED FOR HARVESTING - CALL 896.4724

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Recent News
June 22
The Foodbank would like to acknowledge Ace Hardware for their in-kind contribution to the program. Thank you for contributing essential tools to the Backyard Bounty Program.

March 8

Backyard Bounty Program featured in Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine. www.sbseasons.com

Feb 2
Backyard Bounty Program Wins Edible Magazine Local Hero Award

12/20/09

The Foodbank Finds Bounty in Backyards -- Daily Sound article
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About the Program
Since the inception of the Backyard Bounty Program, Foodbank Volunteers have harvested over 175,000 lbs. of produce from private properties in the Santa Barbara area. This produce has been distributed to those in need throughout our community.

(Pictured - Unitarian Church Youth Group harvested 1756 pounds of oranges)


- Join our Backyard Bounty Facebook fan page.

Get involved by donating your own produce or enroll in the program to have trained volunteers harvest for you. All fruits and vegetables are acceptable donations and tax-deductible. We can also provide information on proper training and pruning techniques to maintain healthy fruit trees.

As part of your garden this year, we encourage you to 'Plant A Row For The Hungry'. Plant A Row is a nationwide initiative intended to connect home gardeners with extra produce and a means of distribution to those in need.

For more information, please contact:
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Diane Hadighi
Community Relations Manager
dhadighi@foodbanksbc.org

(805) 967 - 5741 x 112

Jim Roehrig      
Backyard Bounty Coordinator
jroeh57004@aol.com                
(805) 896 - 4724

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Volunteer Info

 
  To become a Foodbank Volunteer for this program, please visit our volunteer page.
 

Volunteers are needed to harvest produce and canvass neighborhoods with flyers to bolster support.

  Harvesting typically takes place during the week and occasionally on Saturday mornings when host properties have been prearranged.
Time: 9:00 am - 12/1:00 pm
 
 

Volunteers should wear pants, a long-sleeved shirt, work shoes/ sneakers and a hat. Please bring sun block, water and snacks as well.

 

Santa Barbara City College students follow produce from the orchard to a Mobile Farmers' Market -
click here to read the article.

 

 
  Backyard Bounty video courtesy of Amanda Jacobs, Santa Barbara City College  
     
  Fruits & Vegetables - Click here for an informative video  
     
     
     
 

 
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