We feed families - Not landfills
Who we are
Laborers of the Harvest (LOTH) has consistently served our community by providing food, kindness, and a smile to everyone who walks in our doors since it was started in the 1980s. We currently distribute fresh food and commodities to approximately 8,000-11,000 individuals each month in Taft, Arvin, and Frazier Park.
Laborers of the Harvest is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation that was started by Bill Smith and Bob Brown. It was handed over to Mike and Becky Long who nurtured and loved the operation for many years. After carrying the torch for over 30 years, Mike and Becky handed the organization off to new leadership in 2019 so that the mission could continue.
Laborers of the Harvest was created as a way to make a difference in Taft… and the community is a better place because of decades of dedicated leadership and generous volunteers and donors. Through a team of volunteers' faithful dedication, LOTH has become an essential source of food for people in need.
What we do
Every day we pick up food from grocery stores in Bakersfield and Taft that can no longer be sold but is still delicious and nutritious. We sort it, store it, and redistribute it twice a week during Open Harvest.
We strictly follow all food safety regulations and have passed all county safety evaluations. This is a labor-intensive process and costly process, but it is the most efficient way to get healthy food on the tables of local families that need it most.
DONATE
Laborers of the Harvest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. We welcome financial contributions and will always put your donation to good use. To make a financial contribution either donate here or send a check to
LABORERS OF THE HARVEST
201 1/2 Harrison Street
Taft, CA 93268
VOLUNTEER
If you would like to volunteer, we can always use a helping hand with gleaning, organizing, distribution, or maintenance, please contact us.
Shari Rightmer, Executive Director