Los Angeles
July 20, 2011 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Good Food Festival & Conference, Los Angeles, Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of tasks at several pre-Festival events this summer. If you’re interested and available in volunteering your time at one of the events below, please contact Kelsey Youngman […] Read More >>>
November 1, 2010 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Children
The Garden School Foundation invites Slow Food members and friends to Harvest Moon 2010, its autumn fundraiser to support the Foundation’s projects. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation, and those attending will enjoy hors d’oeuvres […] Read More >>>
March 17, 2010 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Children, Opportunities
The next Garden School Foundation workday has been announced and will be held on Saturday, March 27, at the 24th Street School (2055 West 24th Street, in Los Angeles). If you’re interested in contributing to […] Read More >>>
February 20, 2010 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Children, Opportunities
Update, February 26, 2010: We’ve just received word that tomorrow’s workday has been cancelled due to anticipated rainstorms in the area. The next workday has been scheduled for March 27. The Garden School Foundation has […] Read More >>>
January 30, 2010 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Opportunities
Food Forward continues to grow, reducing waste and helping to put fresh fruit in the hands of those who are most in need. Slow Food Los Angeles has been pleased to help spread the word […] Read More >>>
July 9, 2009 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Opportunities
Rick Nahmias and his team of Food Forward volunteers are looking for help with the following picks and tasks: Picking volunteers needed: Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30pm in West Hills Sunday, July 19 at 10:00am […] Read More >>>
May 27, 2009 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Resources & Recommendations, Social Action
Two opportunities for Slow Food Los Angeles members and friends to help local organizations help others: At the 24th Street Elementary School: Nat Zappia, Director of the Garden School Foundation, invites Slow Food members and […] Read More >>>
April 28, 2009 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Resources & Recommendations
Food Forward, Rick Nahmias’s effort to get fresh produce in the hands of those who could use it, is growing in popularity, and now has a home on the web. Visit foodforward.org and its companion […] Read More >>>
March 18, 2009 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Opportunities
On the heels of the successful “Big Pick,” Rick Nahmias has sent out word about upcoming opportunities to pick and donate fruit. His message is copied below: Hope you all had a good week and […] Read More >>>
March 16, 2009 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Opportunities
July 31, 2006 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Opportunities, Urban Farming, Wine & Beverage
North Hollywood High School has a great small vineyard. The person who installed it is no longer interested, and the search is on for someone with an interest in wine grapes and making their own […] Read More >>>
November 6, 2005 | by snailwrangler | Posted in Social Action
Food on Foot has sent us the following urgent request for assistance with their Thanksgiving Day plans: We need volunteers for our BIG Thanksgiving Day feeding on Thursday November 24th from 2:30pm until 4:30pm at […] Read More >>>