Indiana Gleaning Network

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In 2023, through October:
373,923 pounds of food gleaned and distributed
1,495,692 servings of fresh food shared
506 events held to rescue and share food
523 volunteers engaged in hands-on service
90 recipient agencies and partners

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Since opening a regional office in Indianapolis, in January 2018, The Society of St. Andrew has operated a statewide, volunteer-driven Gleaning Network in Indiana that coordinates with local farmers, thousands of volunteers, and hunger relief agencies. SoSA’s Indiana Gleaning Network multiplies the amount of fresh produce available to share with hungry families, across the state each year. Please sign up to serve in this exciting hands-on ministry.

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Please get in touch with us to indicate your interest in gleaning. When we have opportunities within 30-45 minutes of your 

location, we will email you with details and invite you to join us in the fields. Most gleaning events take place on weekends where gleaners arrive in the fields around 8 am and are on their way home by noon. The Society of St. Andrew makes all arrangements with farmers, produce containers, and food distribution.

All that volunteer gleaners need to do is show up. Volunteer groups are encouraged to take food back to agencies or programs that they support in their local area.

People of all ages can glean. Gleaners should be able to bend over and should be able to bend and lift several pounds of produce.

The Society of St. Andrew makes all arrangements regarding the farmers, produce containers, and food distribution. All that volunteer gleaners need to do is sign up and show up! Most gleaning events occur in the early morning and last around 3-4 hours. Farmer’s market gleanings may be closer to noon and last about 2 hours. Volunteer groups are encouraged to take food back to agencies or programs they support in their local area, or the SoSA staff can arrange for an agency to pick it up.

SoSA’s volunteers represent groups from various church denominations, synagogues, youth groups, retirees, corporate and civic organizations, rural and inner-city residents, and other service-minded individuals.

People of all ages can glean. Gleaners should be able to bend and lift several pounds of produce, as well as stoop down or reach up to gather produce. 

It is important that the contact person be reachable by phone during day-time hours. Most of our gleanings are in the morning and last three to four hours. Gleanings are scheduled week days and on Saturdays.

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How can my congregation or faith community get involved?

Let us come and tell you how! SoSA works to establish a community of love and to support lives of service and action, according to the Gospel witness. If you or your faith community are interested in using free spiritual resources, learning more about hunger and food waste, or requesting a SoSA staff member speak at your congregation, send us a message today!

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If I have food, how can I donate it?

We work to make donating as easy as possible, and the interests and investments of our farmers are our highest priority. To find out more about donating, contact your local program coordinator. Click to learn more.

How can my agency receive free food through SoSA?

It’s simple! Contact your program coordinator to start the conversation. We would love to hear about your work, your service population and food needs, and why you do what you do. Please send an e-mail to in-glean@endhunger.org and include your name, contact information, agency location and hours, and your nonprofit EIN (if you have one).

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