A Gleaning Event

SoSA has gleaned, gathered, and distributed 9,531,232 pounds of fresh produce in 2,703 events, with 10,645 volunteers. Food donated by 571 farmers has been distributed to hungry people through 1,139 feeding agencies. That’s a total of 38,124,928 servings of fresh food shared.

Come Gleaning With Us in 2024!
CHECK BACK IN FALL OF 2024 FOR MORE DETAILS.

This activity is being sponsored by the UMM as a Family event. Gleaning is the traditional biblical practice of gathering crops that would otherwise be left in the fields to rot, or be plowed under after harvest. Society of Saint Andrew’s Gleaning Network coordinates volunteers, growers, and distribution agencies to rescue this food from fields before it is lost as waste.

We will join the Society of Saint Andrew’s NC Yam Jam. We will meet at Soapstone at 7:30 and leave at about 8:00, carpooling to one of the farms. All the farms are about 45-60 minutes away, and we will know exactly which farm we will visit about 3-7 days in advance based on the weather and when the farmers have an opportunity to harvest.

This is an all-ages activity and a great way to serve our neighbors.

Check out Society of Saint Andrew’s website to read more about how gleaning works and the importance of this to stop food waste and help our neighbors in need.