Serving North Carolina and South Carolina

In 2018, our Carolinas region gleaned 5,073,734 pounds of fresh produce in 1,368 events, with 10.633 volunteers.

Food donated by 258 farmers was distributed to hungry people through 794 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.

Recent North Carolina & South Carolina Facebook Feeds

Charlotte-area gleaners had a great morning in the field today in Stanly County, saving about 1,000 pounds of lovely organic produce (kale, turnips, onions, carrots, onions, lettuce and more!). What a treat for our neighbors who are hungry for something fresh and nutritious! ... See More of This PostSee Less of This Post

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Society of St. Andrew partners with wonderful agencies in our community who receive the food we glean and then work diligently to get it out to those who need it. This is a great piece on Friendship Trays, Inc. and the work they do in Charlotte! ... See More of This PostSee Less of This Post

Friendship Trays fills a niche in Charlotte’s support system - North Carolina Health News

northcarolinahealthnews.org

Charlotte’s Meals on Wheels program, Friendship Trays, brings nutritious meals to people who cannot prepare their own & serves as a social support network.

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