Harvesting Shishito Peppers: A Seasonal Highlight from Hidden Harvest’s Small Farmers Program

Coachella Valley, CA — May 2026

This spring, Hidden Harvest is proud to highlight the harvest of shishito peppers through our Small Farmers Program—one of the many ways we are bringing fresh, locally grown produce to neighbors in need across the Coachella Valley.

Hidden Harvest has launched its spring campaign, Sustaining the Harvest, to support the continued growth of our Small Farmers Program.

In our desert climate, time is critical—quickly cooling produce after harvest helps preserve quality and reduce waste. We are raising $10,000 to build a portable pre-cooling system that will extend the life of fresh produce and allow us to serve even more neighbors in need.

This investment ensures that every harvest is preserved, shared, and put to its fullest use.

The tomato harvest has officially begun. After weeks of growth, fresh tomatoes are now being picked and will soon be making their way into distributions across the Coachella Valley.

This marks an exciting transition from planting to harvest, bringing even more fresh produce to those we serve.

As the season shifts, the final strawberry harvests are coming out of the fields. These last pickings mark the close of another successful strawberry season.

We are grateful to the growers who make it possible to share this fresh, locally grown fruit with our community.

Hidden Harvest is excited to welcome two new Community Partners: WellBeHealth and Hanson House. Together, these partnerships allow us to serve over 135 individuals, including low-income seniors and residents in need.

We are proud to provide fresh, free produce to support their clients and expand our impact across the community.

In the fields, the next harvest is already underway. Tomato plant starts are now in the ground and growing strong, marking the beginning of another productive season.

Hidden Harvest was proud to participate in Fiesta Azul with Blue Zones at Veterans Park on January 24. During the event, our team distributed 3,500 pounds of fresh, nutritious produce to neighbors in need.

Events like these highlight the power of community partnerships and our shared commitment to improving access to healthy food.

To our friends and supporters—thank you. Because of your generosity during the holiday season, Hidden Harvest raised over $30,000 to support our mission.

Your contributions help ensure that fresh, healthy produce continues to reach seniors, families, and children across the Coachella Valley. We are deeply grateful for a community that shows up in such meaningful ways.

In December, Hidden Harvest distributed over 133,000 pounds of fresh produce across the Coachella Valley. This total included two special holiday distributions, ensuring even more families had access to nutritious food during the season of giving.

Hidden Harvest is honored to be named Palm Springs Subaru’s newest Hometown Charity through the Subaru Love Promise®.

Hidden Harvest answered the call when Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) faced low food supplies, delivering over 5,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables including carrots, peaches, potatoes, onions, strawberries, and tomatoes.

Coachella, CA — Hidden Harvest is proud to partner with BIGHORN Cares to bring fresh, healthy produce directly to families in need.