Harvests and Other Events

Before signing up for an event, please be sure that you and each person signing up has registered previously on the Volunteers page. If you have already registered as a volunteer you do not have to do so again. Each adult must sign up separately for events. To sign up for an event, click on the 'Sign up for this event' button. Once you sign up, you will receive a confirmation letter with the exact address and detailed information about the event. If the roster is full, your name will be added to a waiting list and you will receive an email if anyone ahead of you cancels their spot.

Move the mouse over harvests on the calendar to see details and a sign up link below the calendar. Green harvests have roster openings left; yellow harvests have a waiting list. If you are using a smart phone you may have to scroll the top half of the page to see everything.

 

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Apr 24
 
 
Apr 25
lemons
 
 
Apr 26
lemons
FARMERS MARKET
 
 
Apr 27
Harvest Leader Training
 
 
Apr 28
 
 
Apr 29
 
 
Apr 30
oranges
 
 
May 1
lemons
lemons
 
 
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May 3
lemons
 
 
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May 5
Special Event
Special Event
Special Event
Special Event
 
 
May 6
Special Event
Special Event
Special Event
Special Event
Special Event
Special Event
Special Event
Special Event
 
 
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When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Wednesday, Apr 25
9:00 AM		 lemons No San Luis Obispo
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
3 1 0  
This is a neighborhood harvest of one large lemon tree in SLO. Ladders will be needed to reach some of the fruit. Bike friendly! Adult and teen volunteers only.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Thursday, Apr 26
9:00 AM		 lemons No Arroyo Grande Mesa
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
9 2 0  
This is a citrus glean at a private residence in Arroyo Grande. Adult and teen volunteers only.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Thursday, Apr 26
7:30 PM		 FARMERS MARKET No San Luis Obispo
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
2 0 0  
This is a market collection in downtown SLO at the Thursday night Farmers Market! Please do not sign up for this glean unless you have been trained specifically for the SLO Farmer's Market. If you'd like to get involved with the market collection, contact Emily Wilson at EWilson@slofoodbank.org.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Friday, Apr 27
10:00 AM		 Harvest Leader Training No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
6 3 0  
Want to upgrade your gleaner status to "master gleaner"? We're doing a harvest leader training where you can get the information and training to lead other volunteers in rescuing the local bounty. Harvest leaders should have at least some previous experience harvesting with GleanSLO. Contact Emily Wilson at EWilson@slofoodbank.org for more info.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Monday, Apr 30
9:00 AM		 oranges No Cal Poly - SLO
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
15 1 0  
This is a harvest of navel oranges at Cal Poly's Orchard in San Luis Obispo. Adult and teen volunteers only. No Ladders required!
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Tuesday, May 1
9:00 AM		 lemons No SLO/ Edna Valley
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
3 1 0  
This is a backyard glean of a lemon tree in San Luis Obispo. Ladders will be used for all of the fruit. Please only sign up if comfortable using ladders and pole pickers. Adult and teen volunteers only.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Tuesday, May 1
9:00 AM		 lemons No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
3 1 0  
This is a harvest of one lemon tree in Morro Bay. Adult and teen volunteers only.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Thursday, May 3
9:00 AM		 lemons No Edna Valley
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
4 2 0  
This is a large lemon glean at a property in a gated community of Edna Valley.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Saturday, May 5
6:30 AM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
5 3 0  
Parking and Set Up for the Wine Waves and Beyond VW Car Show in Pismo Beach.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Saturday, May 5
8:00 AM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
4 5 0  
This is booth detail for the Wine Waves and Beyond VW Car Show in Pismo.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Saturday, May 5
10:00 AM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
5 3 0  
This is parking duty for the Wine Waves and Beyond VW Car Show in Pismo Beach.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Saturday, May 5
12:00 PM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
4 4 0  
This is booth detail for the Wine Waves and Beyond VW Car show in Pismo.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Sunday, May 6
9:00 AM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
4 6 0  
**This is NOT a glean** As the beneficiary of Wine, Waves, & Beyond events, we need volunteers to help with this event in Shell Beach. SET UP CREW: Looking for someone slightly crafty and able to walk, bend, lift and kneel.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Sunday, May 6
12:00 PM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
8 9 0  
**This is NOT a glean** As the beneficiary of Wine, Waves, & Beyond events, we need volunteers to help with this event in Shell Beach. EVENT SECURITY:Volunteers will be standing at various entrances to the event and making sure that everyone is has a wristband proving that they have paid/checked in. These positions would rotate every hour and have breaks.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Sunday, May 6
12:30 PM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
4 2 0  
**This is NOT a glean** As the beneficiary of Wine, Waves, & Beyond events, we need volunteers to help with this event in Shell Beach. GREETERS: Volunteers will be stationed in both upper and lower lobby directioning people to either the check in area or event itself. Positions will rotate and have breaks.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Sunday, May 6
12:30 PM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
3 1 0  
**This is NOT a glean** As the beneficiary of Wine, Waves, & Beyond events, we need volunteers to help with this event in Shell Beach. PARKING SECURITY: Volunteers will be monitoring the vendor parking lot and the guest parking lot making sure all vehicles are safe. These positions will rotate and have breaks.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Sunday, May 6
12:30 PM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
3 3 0  
**This is NOT a glean** As the beneficiary of Wine, Waves, & Beyond events, we need volunteers to help with this event in Shell Beach. GREETERS AND FLOATERS:Looking for someone outgoing and able to walk around and talk about the auction items and herb them towards the table.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Sunday, May 6
2:30 PM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
4 4 0  
**This is NOT a glean** As the beneficiary of Wine, Waves, & Beyond events, we need volunteers to help with this event in Shell Beach. GREETERS AND FLOATERS:Looking for someone outgoing and able to walk around and talk about the auction items and herb them towards the table.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Sunday, May 6
4:00 PM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
3 2 0  
**This is NOT a glean** As the beneficiary of Wine, Waves, & Beyond events, we need volunteers to help with this event in Shell Beach. CLEAN UP CREW:Looking for volunteers who want to walk, bend, lift and help organize things!
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.
When Crop or task Crop
sprayed?		 General
location
Sunday, May 6
4:00 PM		 Special Event No
Total volunteers
needed		 Number on
roster		 Number on
waiting list
3 3 0  
**This is NOT a glean** As the beneficiary of Wine, Waves, & Beyond events, we need volunteers to help with this event in Shell Beach. CLEAN UP CREW B2B: Volunteers will need to help lift, organize and put away event props.
Getting there: You will see the harvest address after signing up.

 

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Year Pounds of food that would otherwise have gone to waste
2018 42,131
2017 279,830
2016 243,312
2015 209,013
2014 200,092
2013 212,109
2012 99,165
2011 37,988
2010 22,000