Citrus Highlands

Citrus Collection Locations

Feb 19, 2007

A citrus collection container is sometimes available at the Gene Autry Park at McKellips west of Greenfield until April 1. To get your own collection container, call the United Food Bank (480)926-4897 x256 or x218 or email Kim Brooks at kbrooks@unitedfoodbank.org. Arcadia Neighbor to Neighbor takes citrus donations from 8AM to noon every Saturday until March 31 at Elks BPOE Scottsdale Lodge 6298 E. Oak St. Scottsdale.

Food banks need harvest workers for citrus crop
Erika Flores
Special for The Republic
Feb. 19, 2007 12:00 AM

The Association of Arizona Food Banks is on a mission to fuel Arizonans with vitamin C. Volunteers are needed to help harvest citrus for the hungry. Property owners willing to have their fruit picked and donated are also needed. "We can get 250 to 300 pounds of fruit from a tree, so for an investment of a couple of hours, the volunteers can provide the quality of nutrients for someone in need," said Ginny Hildebrand, executive director of the association. The association, which was established in 1984, consists of food banks that work together with programs such as this.

Kim Brooks, program manager for United Food Bank in Mesa, a member of the food bank association, said volunteers will be needed through the end of March. Citrus collected will go to partner agencies that help those in need. These include Boys & Girls Clubs, senior centers, church pantries and homeless programs.

For information on how to donate or volunteer, contact the United Food Bank at (480) 926-4897, Ext. 256.