Sun, Soil, and Sustainability: Embracing the Bounty of Summer
July is here, bringing the full warmth of the summer sun to Los Angeles. While the season often calls to mind beach days and slower afternoons, at Nourish LA, summer means our busiest, most vibrant peak harvest season. As the days stretch out following the summer solstice, the extra sunlight accelerates our growth—not just in the soil of our gardens, but in the scale of our community care.
The Peak of the Harvest
Summer is the ultimate time of abundance. Our gardens are overflowing with fresh produce, and our food recovery efforts are in high gear to ensure that the seasonal surplus from local vendors and farms makes it straight to the tables of our neighbors rather than going to waste.
This season is a beautiful reminder of the natural cycles of growth. The energy we put into cultivating the soil earlier in the year is now returning to us tenfold, allowing us to distribute a colorful variety of nutrient-dense, fresh food at our weekly distribution sites.
Keeping Summer "Green"
With the intense summer heat comes an even greater responsibility to protect our environment. Food waste left in landfills during the hot summer months produces significant greenhouse gases. That is why our composting initiatives and organics recycling efforts are so critical right now. By rescuing surplus produce and diverting organic waste back into rich soil, we are keeping Los Angeles green, lowering our carbon footprint, and fighting climate change at a grassroots level.
Soak Up the Summer Spirit with Nourish LA
We invite you to channel the bright energy of the season into community action this month:
Volunteer in the Sunshine: There is no better way to enjoy a summer morning than working alongside neighbors at a Sunday distribution or helping out in the dirt.
Hydrate and Share: If you are growing a backyard garden this summer, remember our "Good Karma" philosophy—if you have an abundance of summer squash, tomatoes, or stone fruit, consider donating your surplus to our distribution.
Support Our Sunny Mission: Help us keep our operations running smoothly through the high-demand summer months by making a donation or becoming a monthly supporter.
Thank you for bringing your warmth, energy, and dedication to Nourish LA. Together, we are making this a season of abundance for everyone.