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Thank-yous were abundant this Sunday, when the community celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Day. Hayes Valley Farm wanted to express its gratitude for its dedicated volunteers, and opened its gates with festivities of food, music, crafts and talks.
I witnessed tokens of appreciation throughout the day, ranging from the loving labor of volunteers, to a few very generous donations. The French American International School Lower School Parent’s Board expressed its support for the farm and its educational initiatives by donating $500. The donation will be used to buy more much-needed tools.
A stellar volunteer arrived shortly after I did at the farm. She saw that there were already a lot of volunteers, and asked, “What else can I do?” After hearing about the shortage of wheelbarrows, she marched out and purchased two more. Later, as I helped shovel manure into one of the new wheelbarrows, another volunteer commented, that surely, this was the best wheelbarrow. And perhaps it is, considering the spirit with which it was given.
I took a break with some other volunteers and headed over to the abundant snack table. I grabbed a pastry and sandwich, which were brought over from La Boulange de Hayes. Hummus, popcorn, peanut brittle, and potato salad were also laid out, with a cornucopia of fresh carrots, grapefruit, oranges and apples.
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