Closing the loop on food waste

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Closing the loop on food waste 〰️

The mission of Sunshine Community Harvest is to cultivate and advance a resilient, local food network that nourishes our community and planet.

Our Mission

A message from the Board

We’re thrilled to share an exciting milestone for our community! Sunshine Community Compost and Community Harvest SRQ have merged to form Sunshine Community Harvest—a unified nonprofit dedicated to cultivating and advancing a resilient, local food network that nourishes our community and planet.


For years, our two organizations have worked side by side, each advancing hands-on, community‑powered solutions to food waste, soil health, and fresh food access.

Together, we’ve:

Diverted hundreds of thousands of pounds of food and food scraps from local landfills

Expanded access to fresh, local produce

Educated residents, students, and businesses on sustainable food practices

Built strong volunteer networks committed to environmental stewardship

This is a moment of intentional evolution. By joining forces, we are creating an organization capable of deeper impact, broader reach, and greater long‑term resilience. Thank you for believing in this work and for helping build a healthier, more connected, more resilient local food network.

With gratitude, 
The Sunshine Community Harvest Board of Directors

Sunshine Community Harvest is the newly unified nonprofit formed by the merger of Sunshine Community Compost and Community Harvest SRQ. In September 2025, a joint task force was formed to explore what a shared future might hold, and in February 2026, our boards formally voted to merge and form Sunshine Community Harvest.

ABOUT SUNSHINE

Sunshine Community Harvest works to cultivate a resilient local food network through education, community composting, and food rescue programs that support healthy people, healthy soil, and a healthy planet. Our work empowers residents, businesses, and partners to take simple, meaningful actions to strengthen the local food system.

WHAT WE DO

With deep roots and a unified mission, we are ready to grow into the next chapter of community‑powered food resilience. Whether as a donor, volunteer, or event attendee, your support helps us build a resilient, sustainable organization capable of serving our region for decades to come. Join us in cultivating a healthier future for all!

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