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 San Martin Persimmon Orchard Harvest

Volunteer Newsletter Dec 6, 2024
Upcoming Harvest Schedule

 
We've had a bountiful persimmon season this year - and we have a new orchard harvest that was just arranged!
 
On Sunday December 15 we have one more BIG opportunity to harvest up to 5,000 pounds of delicious Fuyu persimmons from one of our favorite orchards in San Martin, a rural community next to Morgan Hill.

We'd love for you to join this joyful community service. 50 volunteer spaces available, parties of up to 4 people, and family friendly with a minimum volunteer age of 10 because much of the fruit can be picked by hand while standing on the ground.

And on Tuesday December 17 we have a new San Jose home harvest with a few spaces remaining.

Submit your sign-up request for either harvest through the Events calendar.

Since late October our home and orchard harvests have gathered over 14,000 pounds of persimmons to share with neighbors in need. This is a huge achievement that we can all be proud of.

If you haven't participated in a persimmon harvest before, or if you'd like to relive the highlights and show your loved ones about what you've been a part of - check out the 2024 Persimmon Season photo gallery and recap by orchard harvest coordinator Megan Elmore.

Volunteers are at the heart of what we do, for 23 years and counting. Thank YOU for helping the community and being a part of Village Harvest.

Craig Diserens
Executive Director
craig@villageharvest.org

PS. Through Village Harvest we come together to reduce hunger with local fruit, help seniors unable to pick their own trees, and reduce food waste for a healthier planet.

Village Harvest appreciates and needs your financial support; most of our funding comes from individuals like you. You may donate online, by mail, through employer services and donor advised funds, and with gifts of stock.
 

Upcoming Harvest Schedule

To volunteer for any harvest, please visit the Events calendar online to see all details and the current availability for each harvest, then click the link within each calendar entry to sign up. Most harvests are 3 1/2 hours long.

The home harvests below have a minimum age of 12 when accompanied by their parent, 16 without, and a maximum of 2 people in a party. Home harvests will require driving between homes during the morning.
 
Date Start Time Location
December    
Tue 10 9 am San Jose home harvest (full)
Sun 15 9 am New! BIG San Martin persimmon orchard harvest - 50 volunteer openings, age 10 and higher. parties up to 4 people
Tue 17 9 am New! San Jose home harvest