Sweet rewards, indeed: volunteering with Local Food Hub

-By Lisa

Last Friday, I went out with the folks from Local Food Hub to pick peaches at Tupelo Farm. The peaches we gleaned were kindly donated to local kids who are in need of a healthy snack! The other volunteers and I enjoyed the gorgeous morning in a gorgeous place. It was everything you would think it would be out there in the fresh air on a 300+ acre farm on a warm summer morning– beautiful, peaceful, joyful and full of lots and lots of peaches - 740 pounds, to be exact.

So maybe you missed out on this one, but I totally recommend checking out some of Local Food Hub’s other volunteer opportunities. Their 75-acre certified organic farm down in Scottsville is now called Maple Hill - previously it was Best of What’s Around, under the care of Dave (Matthews, duh). They have lots of great opportunities at the farm and warehouse but also in the office and at various events if you are looking for a little less sweat and bugs. But there's something pretty great about the sweat and bugs. It makes you feel like you did some good honest work.

Thanks to Emily and Local Food Hub for the great morning!

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