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Monthly Archives: August 2009

FRUITSTOCK – Day 1

It’s hard to express how gratifying a day yesterday was. To think that in barely two weeks we were able to mobilize a small army of volunteers to drive almost 90 minutes to pick nearly 5,000 pounds of fresh oranges … Continue reading

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Bottoms up – FF's own mixologist Dr. Steve to reveal his new creation at Fruitstock

The new FF cocktail has finally been named:”The Grapefruit Forward” will be revealed at FRUITSTOCK – be there Sat for a taste (plus some killer pizza donated by VIA VAI): a few spots remain: info@foodforward.org (Him being my hubby, I … Continue reading

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FRUITSTOCK Update – Day 2 Added by Overwhelming Demand!

We are happy to say that we are almost full for FRUITSTOCK this coming Saturday in Montecito – a lush 150 tree orchard awaits us! We are so happy in fact, that in the spirit of Woodstock, we have added … Continue reading

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Falling Grapefruits in Studio City

On Sunday, Food Forward picked 308 pounds of fresh and free grapefruit in Studio City with 7 volunteers and delivered the fruit to a local food pantry SOVA.  SOVA told us that this fruit donation came in just in time since their coolers … Continue reading

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INSANE GRAPEFRUITS FOREVER

Just back from an insane morning of bagging 4001 pounds of fresh free grapefruit at Chuck Berney’s ranch in Moorpark. 43 acres of citrus and avocados (wait till this winter!) – and he’s bringing in Food Forward to help carry … Continue reading

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