In a 40‑acre Irvine farm, fresh produce is being donated to families in need, with more than 9 million pounds harvested since 2021.
Farm Operations
Harvest Solutions Farm is a nonprofit organization that grows cauliflower, broccoli, squash, cabbage and other items on its 40‑acre property. The farm donates its produce to partner organizations that distribute the goods to people who need them.
Impact on Food Banks
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County reports that “Since 2021, we’ve harvested close to 9 million pounds of produce grown right here,” said Claudia Bonilla Keller, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. “We’re talking cauliflower today, broccoli, cabbage.” The food bank notes that the charitable food system has historically been dry goods, calorie‑dense, and not always nutrient‑heavy. “We know the charitable food system historically has been dry goods, calorie‑dense, not always nutrient‑heavy,” Keller said. “That’s why you’ve seen a shift in the food system to include more produce. We’ve taken it a step further and we’re actually growing it here.”
At the farm, volunteers harvest the goods, which are then taken to a nearby distribution center. From there, the produce goes out to one of the nonprofit’s 280 partners that are spread across 350 locations in Orange County.
Volunteer Perspective
Brent Seaton, a volunteer at the nonprofit, said, “I retired three years ago, looking for stuff to do,” and added, “One of the things that were meaningful, one of the opportunities I found … I think you get satisfaction that you’re doing something for the community.”
Food Insecurity in Orange County
According to Second Harvest Food Bank, one in nine families is food insecure in Orange County.
Key Takeaways
- Harvest Solutions Farm has donated close to 9 million pounds of produce since 2021.
- The nonprofit’s produce is distributed to 280 partners across 350 Orange County locations.
- One in nine families in the county faces food insecurity.
The farm’s work highlights the growing role of fresh produce in the food assistance system and the community impact of local agriculture.
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