COVID-19: A People of Action
As of April 4, 2020, Rotary members harvested 910 pounds of oranges, lemons, and grapefruit. At the peak of SIP (4/4/20 – 4/22/20), 1,189 pounds of fruit was picked, picked up and delivered to the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano County. That is a total of 2,099 pounds of fruit or over 1 ton or the weight of a small car. The majority of the harvest taking place in April.
The Food Bank is an essential service as one in eight residents turn to the Food Bank annually. During these challenging times, there has been a dramatic increase in the need for food for families and the elderly. The Food Bank services the Bay Area to the Oregon and Nevada borders.
Thank you to our Rotary members for all their hard work during this time of crisis!!
Please email gleaning@cdrotary.com if you have fruit that needs to be picked or would like to volunteer.