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In 2019, through October, our Carolinas region has gleaned 3,112,291 pounds of fresh produce in 891 events, with 5,432 volunteers.

Food donated by 178 farmers has been distributed to hungry people through 554 feeding agencies.

Since 1992, the Society of St. Andrew has operated a statewide, volunteer-driven Gleaning Network that coordinates with local farmers, thousands of volunteers, and food providing agencies. Our North Carolina Gleaning Network is going strong, salvaging over five million pounds of fresh produce for the hungry each year. In this agriculturally diverse state, gleaners work to salvage everything from strawberries to sweet potatoes to collard greens.

Through the North Carolina Gleaning Network, we coordinate volunteers across the state who actually enter fields under after farmers have finished harvesting and simply pick up the tons of good produce left behind. Our volunteers represent groups from various church denominations, synagogues, youth groups, other civic organizations, individuals, and inner city residents.

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What a beautiful weekend to glean apples before the snow falls in the mountains! Trucks were filled thanks to the great generosity of Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard near Henderson and the hard work of our dear volunteers! It was a sweet way to wind down the season! ... See More of This PostSee Less of This Post

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What a beautiful weekend to glean apples before the snow falls in the mountains! Trucks were filled thanks to the great generosity of Stepps Hillcrest Orchard near Henderson and the hard work of our dear volunteers! It was a sweet way to wind down the season!Image attachmentImage attachment
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Pumpkins can feel sad after Halloween, but these pumpkins from Wise Acres farm in Indian Trail are HAPPY because they're going to feed our neighbors through Friendship Trays and HeartBright! Thanks to farmers Robb and Cathy for sharing! ... See More of This PostSee Less of This Post

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Pumpkins can feel sad after Halloween, but these pumpkins from Wise Acres farm in Indian Trail are HAPPY because theyre going to feed our neighbors through Friendship Trays and HeartBright! Thanks to farmers Robb and Cathy for sharing!
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Forest Lake Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC stayed warm on a cool day by bagging 40,000 pounds of potatoes in just a couple hours! Such a great way to be the hands and feet of God in our community! Potatoes went to agencies far and wide in the Midlands including Mission Lexington, Harvest Hope Food Bank, and many, many more! Thanks to our cheerful volunteers! ... See More of This PostSee Less of This Post

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Forest Lake Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC stayed warm on a cool day by bagging 40,000 pounds of potatoes in just a couple hours! Such a great way to be the hands and feet of God in our community! Potatoes went to agencies far and wide in the Midlands including Mission Lexington, Harvest Hope Food Bank, and many, many more! Thanks to our cheerful volunteers!Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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