Multi Tree Harvest - Sunday, Nov 20th - 10:30 am - Laguna Hills

Hello harvesters! We have an opportunity to harvest grapefruit, lemons and limes on Sunday, November 20th @ 10:30 a.m. in Laguna Hills. (Address forwarded upon RSVP). 

SoCal Harvest will bring 11 long-handled fruit baskets (pickers), 2 long-handled pruners, 10 handheld pruners, 24 pairs of gloves and several boxes.

The trees are accessible; extra ladders and boxes are needed! (Produce departments of Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Vons, Ralph's, Albertsons - always have extra - as does CostCo). The 'tray' style boxes are easiest to carry and transport.

Canvas bags are good too - can you bring one? Please wear closed toe shoes (long pants and long sleeves are at your own discretion).

Please note: this harvest is in Laguna Hills. Carpooling is encouraged!

Are you available Sunday, Nov 20th @ 10:30 am?  Let us know!

If you have any questions, need further information or would like to RSVP please email Cindy at SoCalHarvest.org.

SoCal Harvest Needs Harvesters!

Please help out with this harvest!

Saturday, November 5th from 9:30am - 12pm ± for a persimmon harvest in Norwalk (we need volunteers, ladders, hand clippers and boxes!)

SoCal Harvest will bring 1 - 6 ft ladder, 10 long-handled fruit baskets (pickers), 2 long-handled pruners, 18 handheld pruners, 24 pairs of gloves and several boxes.

Extra boxes and ladders are needed.

Canvas bags are also helpful - can you bring one? Please wear closed toed shoes (long pants and long sleeves are at your own discretion)!

RSVP to socalharvest@earthlink.net for the location - please include your phone number and what supplies you are able to bring if any! 

Thank You!

SoCal Harvest Needs Harvesters!

Please help out with this harvest!

Saturday, November 5th from 9:30am - 12pm ± for a persimmon harvest in Norwalk (we need volunteers, ladders, hand clippers and boxes!)

SoCal Harvest will bring 1 - 6 ft ladder, 10 long-handled fruit baskets (pickers), 2 long-handled pruners, 18 handheld pruners, 24 pairs of gloves and several boxes.

Extra boxes and ladders are needed.

Canvas bags are also helpful - can you bring one? Please wear closed toed shoes (long pants and long sleeves are at your own discretion)!

RSVP to socalharvest@earthlink.net for the location - please include your phone number and what supplies you are able to bring if any! 

Thank You!

Grape Harvest

Hello harvesters and friends!

We have an opportunity to harvest grapes Saturday, September 24th @ 9:00 a.m. @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 5450 Atherton, Long Beach.

SoCal Harvest will bring 10 long-handled fruit baskets (pickers), 12 handheld pruners, 20 pairs of gloves and several boxes.

Ladders and extra boxes would be helpful!

Canvas bags are good too - can you bring one to use while harvesting? For this harvest, please wear a long-sleeve shirts and closed toe shoes.

Are you available Saturday, Sept 24th for 60, possibly 90 minutes?

Let us know if you'd like to help!
For more information please contact Cindy at socalharvest@earthlink.net.

Great way to give back to your community: FIA/VAA 16th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Event!

There are many volunteer positions available so please sign up by October 17^th with Thelma Nieto, Volunteer Coordinator, via email at tnieto@scanhealthplan.com or call at (562) 637-7103.

Help the Long Beach Homeless Community

For more information please contact Thelma Nieto at  tnieto@scanhealthplan.com or by calling (562) 637-7103.

Write Letters to Military Troops and Veterans!

For more information please contact Thelma Nieto at (562) 637-7103 or tnieto@scanhealthplan.com.

Harvesting Backyard Fruit - Long Beach - July 2nd

SoCal Harvest will be harvesting oranges @ 9 a.m. (near Carson / Bellflower) and grapefruit @ 11 a.m.
(near Broadway / Ximeno) on Saturday, July 2nd.

Would you like to harvest with us?

No experience necessary. If you are unable to climb a ladder or use a fruit picker - you may help with gleaning (removing the greenery from picked fruit), raking and/or sorting.

Tools are provided; canvas bags are helpful - can you bring one? Extra boxes appreciated.

Please wear closed toed shoes (long pants / long sleeves are at your own discretion - sometimes there are thorns!)

To RSVP: socalharvest@earthlink.net - (323) 678-6036. (Street addresses forwarded upon RSVP)