Sergio D. Padilla, Neighbor

Founder and volunteer of Harvest CROPS an acroym for Community Residents Offering Produce Seasonally, dedicated to feed low-income families and seniors. Currently, we have picked over 20,000 lbs of residential fruit that would otherwise drop and rot if no one had picked to be brought. 

As a proud resident of Lemon Grove, a story of argriculture produce, the spirit of harvesting continues--this time, with the permission of residential owners.  Groups, families and individuals are encouraged to volunteer, serving our community.  All fruit picked is delivered to food shelters.

Very grateful to the city  of Lemon Grove where we initiated our first public announcement with great results.  Starting locally, Harvest CROPS now volunteers within the County of San Diego, subject to limited gasoline funds.  We average $3 expense for $60 of residential fruit from one house harvest visit.