Bored today? Has anyone entered this contest?...

I'd be curious to know. Do you admire a favorite educator enough to write 150 words or less in their favor?

http://thelemonlady.blogspot.com/2009/07/know-inspiring-teacher-who-would-like.html

Concord Farmers' Market - Tuesday 10am-2pm

Looking for something fun to do on Tuesday morning?

The Concord Farmers' Market transforms Todos Santos Square into a lively neighborhood gathering place. Enjoy lunch, visit friends, take in the music while shopping for excellent quality, fresh, seasonal produce.

A heartfelt Thank You to the kind and generous farmers who donate healthy fresh produce, bakery, and other gourmet food items to The Lemon Lady. You truly make a difference to those less fortunate in our Concord Community and beyond!

The Lemon Lady delivers fresh produce to many area food pantries...

My first concern is finding a pantry able to receive fresh produce. Not all pantries are open every day, nor do they all have commercial refrigerators to store perishable produce. If you are looking to donate fruits or vegetables, it is best to phone the individual pantry ahead of time to find their hours of operation and food distribution.

I've had wonderful experiences with The Salvation Army Food Pantry and SHARE Food Pantry because they consistently excel above and beyond the call of duty. They open their pantry doors and commercial refrigerators after hours and on weekends.

There is an abundance of produce to go around. The key is getting it from the tree to the hungry people of Contra Costa County. Fresh is best! Happy harvesting - and please Grow a Row For the Hungry. Call The Lemon Lady, or call a nearby food pantry. We deliver!

Urban Fruit Gleaning. Fruit Harvesting For The Hungry. Let's Get Gleaning. Contra Costa County. Concord. Clayton. Pleasant Hill. Walnut Creek. Martinez. Lafayette. Orinda. Moraga. Danville. Alamo.

Local Food Pantries Distribute Food
and Accept Walk-in Donations.

The Salvation Army - Concord Community Church
Produce donations accepted 5 days a week
3950 Clayton Road, (at West street)
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 676-6180

SHARE - At The First Christian Church
(closed Thursday, Saturday, Sunday)
Food Pantry, 3039 Willow Pass Road, Concord, CA 94519
(925) 827-4273‎

St. Bonaventure Church
Food Pantry Tuesday mornings only.
5562 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
Phone: (925) 672-5800 * Fax: (925) 672-4606

Inside the: St. Francis of Assisi Church
860 Oak Grove Road, Concord, CA 94518
For those who need food or assistance:
Operated by: St. Vincent de Paul
(925) 682-5811
Mon-Thurs. 9 to 11 am,
Friday 1 to 3 PM, Sat. 9:30am to 11:30am

Queen of All Saints
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
2390 Grant St. (near Almond St.)
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 825-0350

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano:
(800) 870-FOOD
http://www.foodbankccs.org/

Where to get help:
http://www.foodbankccs.org/get%20help/memberAgencies.html

This list only includes a few locations throughout Concord area. Please check Food Bank website for more info.

Contra Costa Times and The Oakland Tribune July 18th...

Click on either logo to read entire article as printed in The Oakland Tribune, or The Contra Costa Times.

'Lemon Lady' thinks outside the cardboard box

Clayton 'Lemon Lady's' food mission a fresh means of help

By Laura Casey
Contra Costa Times

Posted: 07/17/2009 02:00:00 PM PDT
Updated: 07/18/2009 07:16:28 AM PDT

The Concordian Newspaper, The Best of Concord...

Michael, advertising The Concordian at the Corner of Treat and Clayton 06.08.09.

Thank you Andre' Gensburger and Tamara Steiner of The Concordian and Clayton Pioneer Newspapers. You have both been very kind to write and publish my fruit harvesting adventures over the past few months. Your thoughtful words help bring public awareness that fresh fruits and vegetables are welcome at local food pantries.

Please read the June 2009 issue of The Concordian. "What goes around comes around, especially with fruit and food.", page 18.

Keep Katie Grace Groebner in your thoughts and prayers too! June 2009 issue of The Concordian: "Brave girl walks Bay to Breakers", page 19.

Anyone remember The Mayor of Claycord's post about MisterWriter's sign spinner video?

Farmers' Markets on Saturday - Clayton, Pleasant Hill, Orinda...

Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday morning?

A few nearby Markets are Clayton (Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association), Pleasant Hill and Orinda (Contra Costa Certified Farmers' Markets).

These markets are organized by separate Associations. Visit each website for calendars, harvest schedules, fun foodie news, and ongoing events. You can even subscribe to each Market Association's Newsletter. Check back often for updates.

Saturdays

Pleasant Hill - 8am - 2pm
Orinda - 8am - 1pm

Saturdays
Clayton - 8am - 12pm

Don't Drive 55...at the Salvation Army Drive-Thru Food Drive!

FOOD PANTRY
The Salvation Army Community Church
3950 Clayton Road
(925) 676-6180



Drive-Thru Food Drive - Clayton Road at West Street
The Salvation Army FOOD PANTRY

Drive slow...never leave your car...

Bring food donations, cans, boxes, FRUITS AND VEGGIES. The Salvation Army Food Pantry at the Concord Community Church on Clayton Road at West Street and LaVista.

http://www.salvationarmyconcordca.org/

The Salvation Army, 3950 Clayton Road, Concord, California
(925) 676-6180