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The Pleasanton Farmers' Market is set to have a new addition starting this Saturday, with Culinary Angels launching a biweekly produce donation drive.
"Our delivery bags and a list of the needed produce and quantity will be posted at 10 organic vendor booths so that people checking out at the register can add them to their purchases," Culinary Angels Executive Director Lisa McNaney said.
McNaney added that a smaller drive last year at the Livermore Farmers' Market led to an average of 100 pounds of fresh produce being donated to Culinary Angels each week.
In addition to the lists and bags distributed at organic vendor booths, volunteer ambassadors from Culinary Angels will be available on Saturday to answer questions and provide information about the organization.
The nonprofit organization prepares, donates, and delivers meals to cancer patients and their caregivers, with a focus on healthy, high-nutrient foods aimed at aiding with the effects of cancer and associated treatments that can take a toll on the body. In particular, they emphasize the role of good nutrition in fortifying patients against strenuous cancer treatments such as chemotherapy.
In addition to offering access to good nutrition in the form of their meal service, Culinary Angels aims to educate cancer patients and their caregivers about the role of nutrition in cancer treatment and recovery, with an emphasis on organic food high in antioxidants.
They have delivered more than 6,500 of these meals to cancer patients and caregivers throughout the Tri Valley since their inception in 2016. Last year, they expanded into the San Ramon Valley, and now serve Danville and San Ramon in addition to Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore. Currently, more than 135 people are active on the all-volunteer staff.
