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Plant a Row for the Hungry (PAR)

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PAR Nationally and Locally

Plant A Row (PAR) is a nationwide, people-to-people program sponsored locally by UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Community Food Bank. The goal is to connect home gardeners who grow extra fruits and vegetables with those in our community who are in need of that nutritious food.  PAR volunteers pledge to donate produce through the Community Food Bank's network of food pantries and at PAR-sponsored events.  PAR gardens are excellent projects for families, schools, and youth organizations.

PAR's aim is to make it convenient for home gardeners and others with extra fresh produce to find locations that welcome donations of any size and will guickly distribute the fresh fruit and vegetables to those in need.  PAR Food Pantries is a listing of food pantries and community organizations currently accepting donations.  Leave a message at 226-1528 if none of these are convenient and a Master Gardener volunteer will contact you to work out an individual arrangement.

Learn more about the Plant A Row for the Hungry's national organization at Garden Writers.  Learn more about hunger in our community at the Fresno Metro Ministry website.

PAR Events and Classes

Citrus Saturdays and SOS for PAR

Upcoming Citrus Collections dates and free AEC classes

   February 6, 2010 AEC class-All About Citrus

   March 13, 2010 AEC class-Planting Summer Vegetables

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In the winter months, PAR sponsors a series of Citrus Saturdays.  In 2004, more than 33,000 pounds (16 1/2 tons!) of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and lemons have been donated to PAR and distributed through the Community Food Bank's pantries. 

Want to be on PAR's mailing list?  Fill out a PAR Pledge Form or leave your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number on PAR's message phone:  226-1528.


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Gleaning Events

As PAR publicizes its goals and community events, many people call in who have fruit trees which they are unable to pick themselves.  PAR is cooperating with other community organizations in an effort to meet this need and to prevent such tasty and nutritious food from going to waste.  Additionally, fruit trees benefit our urban environment, so a goal of Master Gardeners is to encourage people to maintain healthy home orchards and make good use of the bounty they produce.

To Pledge

Individuals or groups who would be interested in taking part in "gleaning" activities, helping pick the fruit and vegetables that otherwise would go to waste, are urged to volunteer by calling the PAR message phone, 226-1528.

Local Contributions

 PAR is sponsored locally by the following organizations: