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Local Heroes: The Greater West Hollywood Food Coalition
February 20, 2013

Through our Farmers Market Recovery (FMR) and Backyard Harvesting Programs, we get to serve some of the most amazing hunger relief organizations in the Southland.  Through this recurring “Local Heroes” feature, we’ll be spotlighting each of these organizations to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Join us for The Spring Melt – Saturday April 14th !
March 7, 2012

Howdy Fruit Loops- Last spring nearly 100 of you joined us at Clementine for an evening of gourmet grilled cheese and other delights by Chef Annie Miler, to help celebrate our “Coming Out” party in West LA. The event was … Continue reading →

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FF Ventura County Branch is Going Strong
January 12, 2012

We have much to be proud of in 2011. Our first Food Forward Branch, located in beautiful Ventura County, became official. Like us on Facebook- Food Forward Ventura County! Every month we picked and transported citrus to our local food … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Pick…Evah!
September 12, 2011

The numbers are in and I am very excited to report our team of approximately 300 volunteer harvested nearly 18,000 lbs of fruit at CSUN’s historic orchard yesterday.  Co-hosted by CSUN’s Institute for Sustainability we had amazing weather, huge turnout … Continue reading →

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Citrus in Woodland Hills & Tarzana!
January 23, 2011

A big thanks to Paula and all the new volunteers who came out on Saturday to harvest over 1,450lbs of fresh citrus! We harvested Grapefruits in Tarzana + Oranges, Tangerines & Lemons in Woodland Hills with fruit going to MEND … Continue reading →

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