Northern California is a land of plenty — so plentiful, in fact, that there are often leftovers. This isn’t uncommon for most farms; in order to make way for bad yields, bad weather, and unexpected disasters, (or just to make sure they have enough to satisfy their customers), most farms will end up with more than they can sell. What happens to all that extra produce? One town has it figured out: In Healdsburg, Calif., an organization called Farm to Pantry picks it, packs it up, and delivers it to several in-need locations. It’s selfless, necessary, and wonderful. Watch this video to follow the food from harvest to a needy rehab center:
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