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In 2019, through August, our Carolinas region has gleaned 2,496,590 pounds of fresh produce in 666 events, with 3,612 volunteers.

Food donated by 152 farmers has been distributed to hungry people through 472 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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Not a local article, but a great perk of gleaning: Protect yourself from bears! Let us glean your fruit trees! (Apple season is coming Western NC!) https://flatheadbeacon.com/2019/09/… ... See More of This PostSee Less of This Post

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Flathead Fruit Gleaning Service Deters Bears from Low-hanging Meals - Flathead Beacon

With fall fast approaching, Flathead Valley bears are in search of low-hanging fruit — literally — as they aim to choke down as many calories as possible in preparation for... more

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It was like picking the ingredients for a great chili or some amazing salsa! This Charlotte-area crew braved the rain to day to save nearly 500 pounds of tomatoes and 100 pounds of lovely peppers (jalapeño, cayenne, and bell peppers). Plus we just had a lot of fun! Thanks to the good folks at Lineberger's Maple Springs Farm in Gaston County for sharing their late-summer bounty with us! ... See More of This PostSee Less of This Post

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It was like picking the ingredients for a great chili or some amazing salsa! This Charlotte-area crew braved the rain to day to save nearly 500 pounds of tomatoes and 100 pounds of lovely peppers (jalapeño, cayenne, and bell peppers). Plus we just had a lot of fun! Thanks to the good folks at Linebergers Maple Springs Farm in Gaston County for sharing their late-summer bounty with us!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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This great group from Cary Academy joined Society of St. Andrew at the Clinton Research Station to glean muscadines! Nearly 200 pounds went to CORA Food Pantry in Pittsboro. We're grateful to our gleaners for their hard work! ... See More of This PostSee Less of This Post

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This great group from Cary Academy joined Society of St. Andrew at the Clinton Research Station to glean muscadines! Nearly 200 pounds went to CORA Food Pantry in Pittsboro. Were grateful to our gleaners for their hard work!Image attachmentImage attachment
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Sometimes we forget just how fortunate we are! We have plenty to eat. A comfortable home. Take a minute and give thanks for the abundance in your life, and then look for a way to share it with someone less fortunate. ... See More of This PostSee Less of This Post

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Sometimes we forget just how fortunate we are! We have plenty to eat. A comfortable home. Take a minute and give thanks for the abundance in your life, and then look for a way to share it with someone less fortunate.
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