Too Many Backyard Fruits? Donate on Citrus Sunday

Up to your neck in backyard oranges? Pluck them and donate them this weekend at the 8th annual Citrus Sunday event benefiting food banks throughout the San Fernando Valley.

Oranges can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at many locations throughout L.A. Council District 12. Check below for a list of drop-off sites.

Other kinds of fruits will be accepted as well, but oranges are preferred because they're more durable.

"[Apples and peaches] are much more sensitive to handle," said Margaret Landers, event organizer and board member of the Northridge South Neighborhood Council. "Citrus handles well."

And for those who bring lots of fruit, a tax deduction is eligible.

Donated fruits are to be weighed followed by the printing of a receipt, which can be given to an accountant to go toward a deductible, Landers said.

And there are people who bring lots and lots of oranges. Last year, Landers said one person brought 300 pounds of fruit, while the 2012 total topped 2,000 pounds.

Also, in honor of the event taking place on Cinco de Mayo, chips and salsa will be offered to everyone who stops by to donate.

Donation sites:

Chatsworth NC

Fire Station 96 

21800 Marilla St.
Chatsworth 
 
Granada Hills South NC
Granada Hills Charter High School
10533 Zelzah Ave.
Granada Hills
 
Granada Hills North NC
Knollwood Country Club 
12024 Balboa Blvd.
Granada Hills 
 
Northridge South NC
Dearborn Park 
17141 Nordhoff St.
Northridge

Northridge West NC
North West corner of 
Tampa Ave. and Chatsworth Street
Northridge
 
North Hills West NC
Fire Station 87 
10124 Balboa Blvd.
North Hills 

Porter Ranch NC
Temple Ahavat Shalom
18200 Rinaldi Pl. 
Porter Ranch
* Drop off time will be from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Reseda NCCD3 Field Office 
19040 Vanowen St.
Reseda 
 
West Hills NC Field's Market 
23221 Saticoy St.
West Hills