has the second-highest poverty rate among California’s 58 counties. In a county with stark economic contrasts, ensuring the produce is routed efficiently is equally as important as producing it. This is why Roberts says they are strategic when delivering food, to ensure food reaches those in need and doesn’t end up back in a landfill. “We want to try to service all the nonprofits as equitably as we can and help them. That means making sure they get exactly what they need: no more, no less.” Aside from giving those in need access to fresh, nutrient-dense food, Veggie Rescue exposes those who are often limited to what they can buy to produce they may have never heard of before. Thanksgiving week 2021. Babé Farms donated 58 cases of produce to local organizations, distributed by Veggie Rescue.
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