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We are proud to announce this month’s picks and events. Below are the calendared events. Click on event name for more detail and to register.
Please note: The exact address of the pick will be given out only to confirmed pickers 48-72 hours prior to the pick.  To reduce volunteer cancelations and increase the number of volunteer slots, please only sign up for a maximum of 3 fruit picks per month.

Hollywood Farmers Market Recovery Gleaning Opportunity
Date: Sunday - 05/19/13
Time: 11:30 - 2:30
Location: Los Angeles, CA
We are looking for volunteers ...
Details | Register for this event - Event is full, register for standby list

Studio City Farmers Market Recovery Gleaning Opportunity
Date: Sunday - 05/19/13
Time: 12:30 - 3:00
Location: Studio City, CA
We are looking for volunteers ...
Details | Register for this event - Event is full, register for standby list

Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Market Recovery Gleaning Opportunity
Date: Sunday - 05/19/13
Time: 12:30 - 2:30
Location: Santa Monica, CA
We are looking for volunteers ...
Details | Register for this event - Event is full, register for standby list

Mar Vista Farmers Market Recovery Gleaning Opportunity
Date: Sunday - 05/19/13
Time: 12:30 - 3:30
Location: Mar Vista , CA
We are looking for volunteers ...
Details | Register for this event - Event is full, register for standby list

Oranges in O'Melveny Park
Date: Sunday - 05/19/13
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Granada Hills , CA
Come join Food Forward for our...
Details | Register for this event - 5 spots left!

Santa Monica Wednesday Farmers Market Recovery Gleaning Opportunity
Date: Wednesday - 05/22/13
Time: 11:30 - 2:30
Location: Santa Monica, CA
We are looking for volunteers ...
Details | Register for this event - Event is full, register for standby list

Sunset Pick: Oranges in Van Nuys
Date: Thursday - 05/23/13
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Come out to Van Nuys and spend...
Details | Register for this event - 3 spots left!

Citrus Block Party in San Gabriel!
Date: Saturday - 05/25/13
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: San Gabriel, CA
Three neighboring properties w...
Details | Register for this event - 1 spots left!

Citrus in Simi Valley
Date: Saturday - 05/25/13
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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Details | Register for this event - 1 spots left!

Pick Leader Training Day
Date: Saturday - 05/25/13
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: Studio City, CA
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Details | Registration is Closed

Pick Leader Training Day
Date: Saturday - 05/25/13
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: Studio City, CA
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Details | Registration is Closed

Hollywood Farmers Market Recovery Gleaning Opportunity
Date: Sunday - 05/26/13
Time: 11:30 - 2:30
Location: Los Angeles, CA
We are looking for volunteers ...
Details | Register for this event - 2 spots left!

Studio City Farmers Market Recovery Gleaning Opportunity
Date: Sunday - 05/26/13
Time: 12:30 - 3:00
Location: Studio City, CA
We are looking for volunteers ...
Details | Register for this event - Event is full, register for standby list

Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Market Recovery Gleaning Opportunity
Date: Sunday - 05/26/13
Time: 12:30 - 2:30
Location: Santa Monica, CA
We are looking for volunteers ...
Details | Register for this event - Event is full, register for standby list

Mar Vista Farmers Market Recovery Gleaning Opportunity
Date: Sunday - 05/26/13
Time: 12:30 - 3:30
Location: Mar Vista , CA
We are looking for volunteers ...
Details | Register for this event - Event is full, register for standby list

Grapefruits in Lake Balboa
Date: Sunday - 05/26/13
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Lake Balboa, CA
Grapefruit Bonanza in Lake Bal...
Details | Register for this event - 7 spots left!

Grapefruits in Lake Balboa
Date: Sunday - 05/26/13
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Lake Balboa, CA
Grapefruit Bonanza in Lake Bal...
Details | Register for this event - 7 spots left!

Memorial Day Oranges in South Pas!
Date: Monday - 05/27/13
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location: South Pasadena, CA
Spend your Monday holiday in a...
Details | Register for this event - Event is full, register for standby list

Santa Monica Wednesday Farmers Market Recovery Gleaning Opportunity
Date: Wednesday - 05/29/13
Time: 11:30 - 2:30
Location: Santa Monica, CA
We are looking for volunteers ...
Details | Register for this event - Event is full, register for standby list

Oranges in Moorpark
Date: Saturday - 06/01/13
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Moorpark , CA
Oranges and ripe and ready in ...
Details | Register for this event - 30 spots left!

SANTA MONICA FESTIVAL!
Date: Saturday - 06/01/13
Time: 11am - 6pm
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Come eat food, drink juice, do...
Details | Register for this event - 5 spots left!

Orange picking in old town Moorpark VENTURA COUNTY
Date: Saturday - 06/08/13
Time: 9am - 11:30am
Location: Moorpark, CA
Come pick oranges at the histo...
Details | Register for this event - 8 spots left!

Pick Leader Orientation VENTURA COUNTY
Date: Saturday - 06/08/13
Time: 8am - 11:30am
Location: Moorpark, CA
Park on LA Ave at Ralph's Shp...
Details | Register for this event - 4 spots left!

Orange picking in Camarillo VENTURA COUNTY
Date: Saturday - 06/15/13
Time: 9am - noon
Location: Camarillo, CA
75 trees ready for harvest at ...
Details | Register for this event - 45 spots left!

Oranges in Montecito VENTURA COUNTY
Date: Saturday - 06/22/13
Time: 9am - noon
Location: Montecito , CA
Come pick oranges in the cool ...
Details | Register for this event - 31 spots left!

Oranges in Montecito VENTURA COUNTY
Date: Saturday - 06/29/13
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Montecito , CA
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Details | Register for this event - 30 spots left!

 "A few hours of being outside in the sunshine and up in an orange tree makes everything better. Working with Food Forward is an excellent way to redistribute some of these resources in a practical and immediately effective method. It is one of the best ways to meet new people from all walks of life...It is a better workout than anything in a gym!"
Dawn

"Southern California, and especially the San Fernando Valley, has such a fruit-filled cultural history built around putting food on our family tables. So many of the fruits and vegetables we eat today were developed from seeds and cuttings brought from the “old country” and shared for generations among fellow Angelinos. Picking for Food Forward is like a treasure hunt – each tree shares its rich story, and I’m glad for every opportunity to listen."
Lorraine


" On behalf of the Studio City Farmers Market, I just want to add that the Food Forward Farmers Market Program is seamless. Once we introduced the program to the farmers the volunteers took over and there have never been any issues. The volunteers do all the work, they are professional and courteous and quick. It is truly a program that benefits many, including the farmers, who are happy to get their receipts for the tax write-off. "
Esther Walker, Executive Director Studio City Farmers Market