Eligible residents at the Metro at Compton Senior Apartments in Compton, CA, are grateful for the Food Forward program which has partnered with EngAGE to deliver fresh produce on a monthly basis. Food Forward staff and volunteers rescue 300,000 pounds of surplus produce each week from fruit trees, farmers markets, and the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market. 100% of these fresh fruits and vegetables are donated to over 300 hunger relief agencies and programs across eight counties in Southern California.
Another way that residents get to enjoy fresh produce is by growing it themselves! At Metro Compton, the garden club meets once a month with Lillibeth, who is part of the Master Garden program. She volunteers 2 hours of her time to provide advice and answer any questions regarding the garden.
Yum!
~ Sandra Vargas, Program Director
