HH Mourns Beloved Friend & Board Member James C. Allen
Hidden Harvest founding board member Jim Allen, of Indian Wells, California and Vail, Colorado passed away after a short illness on June 23, 2011. Jim will be lovingly remembered for his wit, his sensible "straight talk" and above all, for his immense generosity of all kinds. The Hidden Harvest staff and Board of Directors send their deepest sympathy and much love to Barbie, Karen and Matthew. God bless you Jim. We will never forget you.
1935-2011
Senior Produce Markets Open for Business
A February 2009 UCLA study revealed that fully 50% of senior citizens in Riverside County living alone lacked sufficient income to feed themselves adequately.
That shocking statistic prompted Hidden Harvest to come up with eight free produce markets at senior centers and apartment complexes where low and fixed income seniors congregate.
Senior Mini Market Schedule: 2011 / 2012 Season
Mondays
- 1st Baptist Church, 588 Rosa Parks Rd., Palm Springs - 11:30 am
- Dates: Sept. 12, Oct. 3 & 17, Nov. 7 & 21, Dec. 5 & 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 6 & 20, Mar. 5 & 19, Apr. 2 & 16, May 7 & 21, June 4 & 18, July 16
Tuesdays
- Indio Senior Center, 45-700 Aladdin, Indio - 9:30 a.m.
- DHS – Senior Center, 11-777 West Dr., Desert Hot Springs - 11:30 a.m.
- Dates: Sept 13, Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 8 & 22, Dec. 6 & 20, Jan. 3 & 17, Feb. 7 & 21, Mar. 6 & 20, Apr. 3 & 17, May 8 & 22, June 5 & 19, July 17
Wednesdays
- Vista Serena Apartments, 1207 E. Vista Chino, Palm Springs - 9:00 a.m.
- Mountain View Apartments, 68-680 Dinah Shore, Cathedral City - 10:30 a.m.
- Seasons at La Quinta, 50915 Rainbow Ct., La Quinta - 12:30 p.m.
- Dates: Sept 14, Oct. 5 & 19, Nov. 9 & 23, Dec. 7 & 21, Jan. 4 & 18, Feb. 8 & 22, Mar. 7 & 21, Apr. 4 & 18, May 9 & 23, June 6 & 20, July 18
Seniors arrived in wheelchairs, with oxygen, and using walkers. Many told us their difficulty in affording fresh produce and having to choose between the foods they want and the prescription drugs they need. |
Our fresh produce is displayed “market style” on long tables, and seniors are encouraged to “shop”---and everything is free. |
We also provide nutrition information and cooking tips for some people unfamiliar with items like bok choy, napa cabbage and dandelion leaves. |
If you can volunteer at the senior produce market, please contact us today for the location near you. |
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