Pictured below are superstar gleaners, amazing volunteers and wonderful community members, Marv and Pet Daniels. Marv and Pet have been gleaning with us since we started, are members of the wonderful organization, the California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG), and participate in all kinds of volunteer events around the county. Read below to find out more about Marv and Pet.
GleanSLO: What do you enjoy about gleaning?
Marv/Pet: The thought that we are saving food that might have been wasted and this saving could enable folks to eat better. And through gleaning, people might have access to the wonderful fresh produce we are gleaning.
GleanSLO: What would you tell a homeowner or farmer who has too much food, doesn’t know what to do with it but might be hesitant to contact GleanSLO.
Marv/Pet: They are not only helping the community, but may be able to use a tax deduction.
GleanSLO: Anything else you’d like to share about your experiences with GleanSLO?
Marv/Pet: The folks that work with us are really nice sharing people who want to help others. They listen carefully to the picking instructions and are considerate of the growers requests for caring for their property, such as how much to pick and what not to pick.
GleanSLO: Thank you SO MUCH, Marv and Pet, for the amazing number of hours you have contributed to our program, for the friends that you recruit and bring along with you, and for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with us!