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We had a great time harvesting August 12th, 2012. (Pictured L to R) Evelyn, Ryan, Apar, Fred, Sandra, Huong, Rebekah, Amber. Also present (but not pictured): Jeannie, Sister Elvie, Russ. Thank you everyone who attended!!! You make our program work!!



Here is a basket of greens, squash, tomatoes, and peppers delivered by Sandra to the veterans over at the Mare Island VA hospital. Thank you Sandra!!      

The rest of the harvest was delivered to the Betty Frank Senior Lunch Program (in North Vallejo) the next day. 

Betty Frank, who has run the lunch program since 1997, currently operates from the North Vallejo Community Center at 1121 Whitney Street (cross street Fairgrounds). She is open Monday thru Friday 11am to 3pm providing lunches and social activities for local Seniors. For more information (or if you would like to donate to her program) please call 707-554-3936.


RJ

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