Farmers’ Market July 2024 Update At the latest San Carlos Farmers Market, Each Green Corner’s booth received tremendous engagement and donations under the leadership of local community volunteers Amy, Ella, and Caitlin. Amy enthusiastically explained the concept of food banks to dozens of curious children, who came for the prize Read more…
Gabby Meerwarth, Volunteer Manager In the IPCC’s (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) “Special Report on Climate Change and Land” released in 2019, food waste reduction is characterized as one of the most effective ways to mitigate and adapt to climate change. In California alone, food waste makes up about 18 Read more…
Written by Alyla Phomphakdy, Landscape Design Intern We see community gardens springing up more and more around our neighborhoods and in our communities, but when did this phenomenon begin? Why does it matter? A major contributor: The Community Garden Movement of the 1970s in New York City. Keep reading to Read more…
Written by Sabrina Hoenig, Content Manager Intern A key part of Each Green Corners mission is to confront the widespread issue of food insecurity in the Bay Area through community organizing that inspires collective action to create a food network that increases access to healthy, fresh, and culturally diverse produce. Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator In a world grappling with the challenges of population growth, climate change, and resource limitations, ensuring global food security has become an urgent priority. The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and agriculture presents a promising avenue to address these pressing issues. So, can AI Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator As we progress in the 21st century, it becomes increasingly evident that the struggle for gender equality is intrinsically linked to broader social issues, with food insecurity standing out as a poignant example. The experiences of women in the face of hunger and food Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator Our goal at Each Green Corner is to increase food security in our community. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity in the Bay Area has increased to 33%, meaning 1 out of every 3 people are not getting enough food. But this isn’t just Read more…
Written by Katinka Lennemann, Data Evaluation Intern Why is our produce less nutritous? Studies have found that the produce that we grow today has less nutritional value than produce of the past. In other words, the apple your grandma was eating probably had more nutrients than the ones you could Read more…
In partnership with San Carlos Week of the Family 2023, Each Green Corner hosted a Backyard Fruit Donation Challenge between San Carlos North v. South to see which region can donate the most backyard produce. The winner is South San Carlos! RESULTS:San Carlos North donated 141.7 lbsSan Carlos South donated 252.4 lbs As the Read more…
Read on for donation and volunteer registration information! Let’s get ready to rumble!!! In partnership with San Carlos Week of the Family 2023, Each Green Corner is hosting a battle of the backyard fruit donations! It’s San Carlos North v. South to see which region can donate the most backyard Read more…