Run the weekly surplus-produce rescue from Sanger packinghouses to the pantry (2026-07-19)

Sanger sits in one of the richest fruit belts on earth, yet local families line up at food distributions while cosmetically imperfect stone fruit gets culled at the packinghouse. A reliable weekly pickup moves that surplus to a receiving pantry the same morning it is offered. Standard: USDA food recovery and gleaning guidance; SDG 2 Zero Hunger. Proof: Same-morning photos of pickup, load, and pantry delivery with logged weight Method (USDA food recovery and gleaning guidance; SDG 2 Zero Hunger.): 1. Coordinate the pickup window with the posting host and the donating packinghouse or market. 2. Collect surplus produce in clean bins, keeping it shaded and off the ground. 3. Deliver to the receiving pantry the same morning and log the weight handed over. 4. Photograph the pickup, the loaded bins, and the delivery log, with GPS and date. Done when: Same-morning photos of pickup, load, and pantry delivery with logged weight

Where

Packinghouse district near the rail corridor, Sanger, CA 93657

Pay

$176 proposed

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Proof

Same-morning photos of pickup, load, and pantry delivery with logged weight

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-07-27

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 60–120 minutes. Method of record: Michelin Green Star-style 7-criterion sustainability scorecard

Bring

• tablet/clipboard
• camera
• scale (waste weighing scope)
• 7-criterion rubric

Steps

1. 1. Confirm the site + address; arrange a staff escort for back-of-house.
2. 2. Photograph evidence for each criterion: sourcing, waste stream, energy, water, procurement records, seasonality, team practices.
3. 3. Score each of the 7 criteria against the rubric with an evidence note.
4. 4. For a waste audit, weigh or estimate food waste for one service and identify recovery/donation options.
5. 5. Rank the highest-impact improvement recommendations.
6. 6. Enter scores, evidence notes, waste data, recommendations, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Food-safety or hygiene hazard observed -> note and defer to staff; documentation only.
• Significant edible waste -> recommend the EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy (donation before disposal).

What counts as done

• Score recorded for each of the 7 criteria with an evidence note
• Food-waste weight/volume recorded (waste-audit scope)
• Recovery/donation options identified (waste scope)
• Ranked improvement recommendations + photos + address confirm

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.