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January 3, 2011

We are off to a great start with 805lbs of sweet & juicy Navel oranges harvested from one tree in Van Nuys, all going to feed LA’s hungry! We have a full month of citrus mania so stay tuned for … Continue reading →

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Match Grant Met!…and other thoughts going into ’11

January 2, 2011

I am thrilled to be able to report that the friends and supporters of Food Forward have pushed us to a healthily victory with the generous match grant that was offered to us by The Plum Foundation in December…and as a … Continue reading →

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Fast Pitch

October 27, 2010

Last week I competed with nine other amazing LA-based non-profits in the LA Social Innovation Fast Pitch. In 3 minutes or less we were required to “pitch” – our group, our successes, our needs – to a room packed with … Continue reading →

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Grapefruits in Chatsworth

October 22, 2010

Last weekend, we harvested 388lbs of sweet juicy grapefruit from one tree in Chatsworth all going to feed LA’s hungry! A big thanks to the volunteers who came out and the homeowner who joined us in the harvesting fun and … Continue reading →

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Big Pick #7 Results Are In!

June 6, 2010

Big Pick #7 results are in!! This morning at CSUN’s Orange Grove, just over 4500 lbs were harvested by FF volunteers, all going in to the hands of those in need in the coming days! A HUGE thank you to … Continue reading →

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