Durant Distributing ayuda a alimentar a los hambrientos en California 

Who Is Durant Distributing?

California Association of Food Banks’ Programa De la Granja a la Familia relies on the generosity and dedication of farmers who donate fresh produce to feed our communities across California. In 2024, we partnered with 103 farmers and 41 member food banks to recover and distribute 274 million pounds of food. We’re proud to work with donors who are helping us pursue our vision of a hunger-free California.

Durant Distributing is one such donor. Located in Santa Maria, CA, Durant Distributing has been donating crops such as broccoli, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, cabbage, bok choy, and cilantro since March 2014. When they have extra, they contact us to donate fresh-picked produce that feeds the families we serve.

California Association of Food Banks spoke with the company’s sales manager, Tom Cline (pictured left, with CAFB Food Solicitor Brenda Ouwerkerk), and asked him about his experience in partnering with us. Tom says he appreciates the ease of the process. When they have excess loads of picked and packed produce, he contacts us and starts the donation process.

“It’s pretty easy, I just email or phone [the Farm to Family team]. I tell them we have 5 loads of celery or whatever, and they pick it up.”

“They’re very easy to work with. They’re very reasonable people and we get along really well. If there’s a problem, they will solve it.”

Fresh Produce for Families Across California

Durante los últimos 11 años, Durant Distributing ha donado millones de libras de productos agrícolas a través de Farm to Family, donando casi 14 millones de libras solo en 2024. Les complace que sus alimentos alimenten a personas con hambre en todo el estado y planean continuar la sólida relación que hemos construido juntos.

“We have been working with them for a number of years,” said Tom. “We look forward to working with them for more. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship.”

How Farm to Family Makes Donations Like This Possible

We’re very grateful to Tom Cline and Durant Distributing for donating their high-quality, fresh produce so we can help feed our food-insecure neighbors. For these families, not having to choose between food or rent or food and medication is a very welcome relief from worrying about where they will find the food they need. And farmers can rest assured that their and their employees’ labor results in nutritious food feeding families who need it most.

If there’s a problem, they will solve it.

Tom Cline, Sales Manager, Durant Distributing

For farmers and packers, the benefits of donating surplus product to our Farm to Family program include reducing food waste, making room in coolers for more product, and gaining tax credits for food donations. 

Join Us in Supporting Hunger Relief

We’re always looking to partner with more farmers, packers and distributors to fill the ever-growing need in our communities and help us realize our vision of a hunger-free California. To see more about how our Farm to Family program reduces food waste, nourishes families and supports farmers watch our video below: