Promoting Nutrition
Fresh Produce Supports Health Good nutrition is at the heart of our programs. Our Farm Fresh initiative is based on an under- standing of the crucial role fruits and vegetables play in promoting health and reducing diet-relat- ed illnesses in our community. Last year, we offered our pantry participants 49 unique types of fruits and vegetables. We distrib- uted over 2,000,000 pounds of fresh produce. During 2024, our goal is to increase that to 3,000,000 pounds of fresh produce distributed through the Senior Brown Bag, usda commodi- ties, Green Bag and Pantry programs.
We distributed more produce than ever before—over 2,000,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. We provided participants between 6-10 types of fruit and vegetables each week. “I’m trying to move to a healthier diet, but I can’t afford to purchase fresh vegetables or fruits. The produce I get through the Food Bank helps me and my family live a healthier life.” Maria, pantry participant, Atwater
49 Produce Items Distributed 2023 Potato | Orange | Watermelon | Onion | Apple Sweet Potato | Carrot | Pear | Celery Stone Fruit | Honeydew Melon | Cabbage Corn | Tomato | Sweet Bell Pepper
Cantaloupe | Summer Squash | Bok Choy | Cauliflower | Broccoli | Cucumber Grapefruit | Spaghetti Squash | Strawberries | Raspberries | Blueberries Butternut Squash | Eggplant | Mushroom | Brussels Sprout | Green Onion Acorn Squash | Banana | Beet | Lettuce | Mango | Kiwi | Radish | Kale Pineapple | Lemon | Lime | Collard Greens | Dandelion Greens Pomegranate | Lettuce | Spinach | Cilantro | Persimmon
11 mcfb 2023–2024 annual report
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