In The News
- Harvesting fruit & vegetables that would otherwise go to waste (Gleaning).
- Transporting it to the Food Bank and other organizations that feed the hungry and food insecure
Food insecurity continues to be a pressing issue in San Joaquin County, California, reflecting broader statewide and national trends. As of late 2024, approximately 27% of households with children in California, including those in San Joaquin County, were experiencing food insecurity 1
. This means more than one in four children in the region live in homes where consistent access to nutritious food is uncertain.
The causes of this crisis are multifaceted—rising living costs, lingering economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, and insufficient social safety nets have all contributed. Local food banks are struggling to meet the growing demand, often with limited resources and funding.
Side Effects of Food Insecurity on Children
Children living in food-insecure households face a range of negative outcomes, including:
Poor academic performance due to lack of concentration and energy.
Developmental delays and behavioral issues.
Increased risk of chronic health conditions, such as anemia, asthma, and obesity.
Mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.
These effects can have long-term consequences, impacting not only individual futures but also the broader health and economic well-being of the community.
Our Misson
Food Insecurity
The Linden Herald
Fox 40 News
Harvester Farms says no one should be hungry
The Fruit We Want
San Joaquin Magazine
Waste Not
Services
We want any edible and nutritious fruit growing in your yard or orchard. We have picked several varieties of lemons, grapefruit, oranges, plums, nectarines, peaches, grapes, persimmons, pomegranates, avocados and more.
There is no charge for our services. You can have just one fruit tree or an orchard. We will pick the fruit from your tree and get it to those in need, and we are grateful for your donated fruit.
We want to prevent waste in yards and orchards and get the food to organizations that are distributing to familes and idividuels in need.