Tummies and hearts full: The Food Bank Coalition of SLO County is one of 25 food banks nationwide to receive a $40,000 grant, funded by ConAgra Foods Foundation, in partnership with Feeding America to address the increased risk of child hunger during summer months when fewer children have access to school feeding programs. Sweet! … You can sign up to pick a bumper crop of local produce with Glean SLO this July 30 knowing that your efforts will go toward feeding those in need. The first pick takes place at Talley Farms in Arroyo Grande and there is also a second, kid-friendly sunset pick at Firstfruits Farm in SLO. Find out more and view the harvest calendar at gleanslo.org. Δ
This article appears in Pride 2017.
